Description
Enjoy the bold flavors of this sizzling Chinese pepper steak with onions. Thinly sliced beef marinated in a savory sauce, stir-fried with colorful bell peppers and onions, and served over steamed white rice.
Ingredients
Scale
For the marinade:
- 1 pound flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
For the stir-fry:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
- ½ cup beef broth or water
- Cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the beef: In a bowl, combine sliced beef with soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, and rice vinegar. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare the stir-fry: Sear marinated beef in a hot skillet until browned. Set aside. Stir-fry bell peppers, onions, and garlic. Return beef to the pan, season with black pepper, and add beef broth. Cook until sauce thickens.
- Serve: Enjoy the pepper steak over steamed white rice.
Notes
- To ensure tender beef, slice it thinly against the grain.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce for better salt control.
- For a spicy variation, add chili flakes to the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (without rice)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
