Here’s a delicious way to make Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions—a classic dish with tender beef, crisp onions, and a flavorful black pepper sauce.
Ingredients (serves 3–4)
- 1 lb (450g) beef sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 large onion, sliced into rings
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced (optional)
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp black pepper (freshly cracked for best flavor)
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- ¼ cup beef or chicken broth
- Salt to taste
- Optional garnish: sliced green onions
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef
- Toss the sliced beef with 1 tbsp soy sauce, ½ tsp black pepper, and cornstarch. Let it sit for 15–20 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce
- Mix remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, and broth in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
- Stir-fry onions (and bell pepper, if using) for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Beef
- Add remaining oil to the skillet.
- Stir-fry the beef quickly over high heat until just browned (about 2–3 minutes).
- Combine and Sizzle
- Return the vegetables to the skillet with the beef.
- Pour the sauce over everything and stir-fry for 1–2 minutes until everything is coated and sizzling.
- Serve Hot
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately over steamed rice.
💡 Tips for Best Flavor:
- Use high heat to get that sizzling wok flavor.
- Slice beef thinly against the grain for tenderness.
- Freshly cracked black pepper gives it a sharp, aromatic kick.
If you want, I can also show a quick variation that makes it extra saucy and restaurant-style sizzling, almost like it’s served on a hot plate.
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