Description
Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions is a quick and flavorful dish combining tender beef, aromatic black pepper, and sweet onions. Perfect for weeknights, this restaurant-quality Chinese recipe delivers bold flavors and satisfying textures, making it an ideal addition to your homemade Chinese food collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced into strips
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional for flavor)
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Start by thinly slicing the beef against the grain. Marinate with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and black pepper for at least 10 minutes.
- Slice the onion into thin strips and mince the garlic.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook until browned, about 2–3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Add another tablespoon of oil if needed. Sauté onions and garlic until onions are soft and caramelized, about 3–4 minutes.
- Return beef to skillet. Add oyster sauce, soy sauce, black pepper, and sesame oil if using. Stir well and cook for another 2 minutes. For a thicker sauce, dissolve cornstarch in water and add, simmering until thickened.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add sliced bell peppers or chili flakes during cooking.
- You can substitute soy sauce with tamari for a gluten-free version.
- Use leaner cuts like sirloin or flank for a healthier option.
- Reheat leftovers gently to preserve tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg