Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions
Savor the vibrant flavors of Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions, a quick and delicious dish that brings restaurant-quality taste to your table in just 30 minutes. This recipe features tender beef strips sautéed with crisp onions and coated in a flavorful sauce, making it perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles to create a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef strips (sirloin or ribeye)
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (divided)
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: oyster sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by whisking together 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and optional oyster sauce in a bowl. Add beef strips and let marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and sauté the sliced onions until soft and caramelized. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside.
- Increase heat to high and add another 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the skillet. Stir-fry the marinated beef strips for about 2–3 minutes until browned.
- In a small bowl, combine remaining soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch. Pour over the beef in the skillet and simmer until thickened.
- Return sautéed onions to the skillet, mix well, and serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg