Beef Pepper Stir-Fry with Onions
🧂 Ingredients
- 300–400 g beef (sirloin or tender cuts), thinly sliced
- 1 large onion (sliced into wedges or strips)
- 1–2 green chilies (optional)
- 2 tbsp oil
Marinade
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp black pepper (freshly crushed = best flavor)
- 1 tsp cornflour (for tenderness)
- 1 tsp vinegar or lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp garlic (minced)
Sauce Mix
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp oyster sauce (optional but adds depth)
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 2–3 tbsp water
🔥 Cooking Method
1. Marinate beef
Mix beef with marinade ingredients. Let it sit for 15–30 minutes (this keeps it tender and flavorful).
2. Sear the beef
- Heat oil in a wok or pan until very hot
- Stir-fry beef in batches (don’t overcrowd)
- Cook 2–3 minutes until browned but still juicy
- Remove and set aside
3. Cook onions
- In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed
- Toss in onions and green chilies
- Stir-fry 2–4 minutes until slightly soft but still crisp-sweet
4. Combine & season
- Add beef back into the pan
- Pour in sauce mix
- Sprinkle extra black pepper
- Toss everything on high heat for 1–2 minutes until glossy and coated
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Steamed rice (classic combo 🍚)
- Egg fried rice for extra richness
- Noodles for a street-style version
🔥 Pro Tips
- Slice beef against the grain for tenderness
- High heat = better wok-style flavor
- Don’t overcook beef or it becomes chewy
- Fresh crushed black pepper gives the best aroma