Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions is a fast, flavorful stir-fry—tender beef strips, crisp peppers, and a glossy savory sauce with a bit of heat.
🥩 Ingredients (serves 3–4)
For the beef:
- 400–500 g beef (sirloin or flank), thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp oil
For the stir-fry:
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (optional, sliced)
- 2 tbsp oil (for frying)
For the sauce:
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp black pepper (or more for heat)
- ½ cup beef broth or water
- 1 tsp cornstarch (for thickening)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Marinate the beef
Toss beef with Soy Sauce, cornstarch, and oil. Let sit 10–15 minutes. - Make the sauce
Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside. - Sear the beef
Heat a wok or pan on high. Add oil, then cook beef quickly until browned (1–2 minutes). Remove and set aside. - Stir-fry veggies
In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed. Cook onion, peppers, garlic, and ginger until just tender but still crisp. - Combine & finish
Return beef to the pan. Pour in sauce and stir until thick and glossy (2–3 minutes). - Serve sizzling hot
Best served immediately.
🍽️ Serve with
- Steamed rice
- Fried Rice or noodles
🔥 Tips
- Slice beef thin for tenderness
- Cook on high heat for that “restaurant-style” sear
- Don’t overcook peppers—they should stay slightly crisp
If you want, I can show you a restaurant-style version with a sizzling platter, a low-sodium version, or even a chicken alternative.