Pepper Steak with Onions

Ah yes — Pepper Steak with Onions is a classic, comforting stir-fry dish: tender strips of beef, crisp bell peppers, and sweet onions, all coated in a savory, slightly tangy sauce. Perfect served over rice or noodles. Here’s a complete recipe:

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🥩 Pepper Steak with Onions

Serves 2–4

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Ingredients

Beef & Marinade:

• 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain

• 2 tsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp cornstarch

• 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)

Vegetables:

• 1 large onion, sliced into thin wedges

• 2–3 bell peppers (red, green, or yellow), sliced into strips

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Sauce:

• ¼ cup soy sauce

• 2 tbsp beef broth

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional but adds depth)

• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce

• 1 tsp brown sugar

• 1 tsp cornstarch (mixed with 2 tsp water to thicken)

• 1–2 tbsp vegetable oil for stir-frying

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Instructions

1. Marinate the beef

1. In a small bowl, combine beef slices with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil.

2. Let sit 15–30 minutes while preparing vegetables.

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2. Prepare the sauce

• In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch slurry. Set aside.

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3. Cook the beef

1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

2. Stir-fry beef in batches for 2–3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked through. Remove and set aside.

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4. Cook the vegetables

1. In the same skillet, add another 1 tbsp oil if needed.

2. Stir-fry onions and bell peppers for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.

3. Add garlic and stir-fry 30 seconds until fragrant.

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5. Combine & finish

1. Return beef to the pan.

2. Pour in the sauce and stir-fry 2–3 minutes, until beef is cooked and sauce thickens.

3. Adjust seasoning with a little more soy sauce or sugar, if needed.

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Serving Suggestions

• Serve over steamed white or jasmine rice.

• Garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds.

• Add crushed red pepper flakes for heat, if desired.

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💡 Chef Tips

• Slice the beef thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness.

• Don’t overcook the peppers — they should remain crisp for texture contrast.

• For extra richness, finish with a drizzle of sesame oil right before serving.

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If you want, I can also give a “quick weeknight 20-minute version” that keeps it fast but just as flavorful — perfect for busy nights. Do you want me to do that?