Quick and Flavorful Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions

With this tasty and simple Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions dish, you can recreate the flavors of your favorite Chinese takeout in your own home. This 30-minute meal consists of soft steak pieces stir-fried in a savory-sweet pepper sauce with colorful bell peppers and onions. Rich and fulfilling, the taste is enhanced by the addition of oyster sauce, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. It goes well with noodles or steaming rice. This pepper steak will wow guests whether it’s served for a formal occasion or as a simple weekday supper.

Ingredients:

For the Steak Marinade:

• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon mirin
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 pound steak, excess fat trimmed and thinly sliced into ½ to ¼-inch thick strips (flank steak or sirloin works well)

For the Pepper Sauce:

• ½ cup low-sodium beef broth (or chicken broth, or ½ bouillon cube dissolved in water)
• 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 2 tablespoons Chinese cooking wine or mirin (substitute with dry sherry if unavailable)

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 ¼ teaspoons of coarsely cracked black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

For the Stir-fry:

• 3 tablespoons peanut oil, divided (or any neutral oil like canola

• 1 medium white onion, chopped and peeled
• 2 small bell peppers, seeded and diced (use red, green, or yellow for color variety)

• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 ½ teaspoons grated ginger

Optional Garnishes:

• Sliced scallions
• Toasted sesame seeds

Serving Suggestions:

• Steamed rice or cauliflower rice
• Cooked noodles

Guidelines:

1. Marinate the steak by combining the soy sauce, mirin, and cornstarch in a medium-sized basin. While you’re preparing the other ingredients, let the steak marinade for at least ten minutes.
2. Get the pepper sauce ready. Mix the soy sauce, honey, oyster sauce, Chinese cooking wine, cornstarch, kosher salt, black pepper, and beef broth in a small bowl until well blended and smooth. Put aside.
3. Sauté the veggies in a stir-fry: In a large pan or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of peanut oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped bell peppers and onions. Stir-fry the veggies for three to four minutes, or until they are slightly browned and just soft. Stir-fry the grated ginger and minced garlic for an additional 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
4. Cook the Steak: Put the skillet back on top of the burner and pour in the last 2 tablespoons of oil. Turn up the heat to high. To prevent the skillet from becoming too crowded, add the marinated steak strips in a single layer and cook them in batches if needed. Sear the steak for two to three minutes on each side, or until it is well-done and browned.
5. Reduce the heat to medium and add the cooked veggies back to the pan to combine and sauce. Add the prepared pepper sauce and whisk constantly for one to two minutes, or until the sauce thickens and covers the veggies. Return the cooked steak to the skillet and mix
6. To serve, take the Chinese pepper steak with onions off of the stove and
7. place it on a serving plate. If desired, garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions. Serve heated over cooked noodles, cauliflower rice, or steamed rice.

In summary, this simple and fast recipe for Chinese pepper steak with onions is a great way to experience the traditional tastes of Chinese food at home. The savory-sweet pepper sauce, crisp veggies, and tender meat combine to create a flavorful and filling dinner. You’ll love making this recipe in your kitchen whether you’re cooking for guests and family or for yourself. Savor the delicious fusion of tastes and textures by serving it with your preferred rice or noodles.