Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions is a flavorful and savory dish that combines tender beef, crunchy bell peppers, and sweet onions, all tossed in a savory sauce and served sizzling hot. Here’s a simple recipe to help you recreate this dish at home:
Ingredients:
- For the Beef Marinade:
- 1 lb (450g) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice wine or dry sherry
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 cup beef broth or water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (cornstarch slurry)
- 1/4 tsp ground white pepper or freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tbsp Chinese black vinegar (optional for extra tang)
- For the Stir-fry:
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper (green, red, or both), sliced
- 1-2 fresh chilies (optional, for extra heat)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil for stir-frying
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- Garnishes:
- Green onions, chopped (optional)
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions:
- Marinate the Beef:
- In a bowl, combine the sliced beef with soy sauce, rice wine (or dry sherry), cornstarch, and sesame oil. Toss to coat and let it marinate for about 15-20 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In a separate bowl, mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, beef broth (or water), and white pepper. Stir in the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water) and set aside.
- Stir-fry the Vegetables:
- Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat and add the vegetable oil.
- Add the sliced onion and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender but still crisp. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
- Cook the Beef:
- In the same wok or skillet, add a bit more oil if needed and toss in the garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until it’s cooked through and browned on the edges.
- Combine and Finish:
- Return the cooked vegetables to the wok with the beef. Pour the prepared sauce over everything and stir well to coat. Let it simmer for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and everything is well combined.
- Sizzle it (optional for extra flair):
- For the sizzling effect, you can heat a cast iron plate or sizzling platter in the oven until very hot. Carefully pour the finished stir-fry onto the hot plate and serve immediately with rice on the side.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds (optional).
- Serve your sizzling Chinese pepper steak with steamed rice or noodles.
Enjoy this delicious, savory, and spicy dish with a perfect balance of tender beef and crisp vegetables!