Here’s a detailed recipe for Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions—a flavorful, quick stir-fry that’s great with rice or noodles:
Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
For the beef:
- 1 lb (450 g) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon rice wine or dry sherry (optional, for tenderness)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the stir-fry:
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced (optional: red bell pepper for color)
- 2–3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional but authentic flavor)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup beef or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the beef:
- Combine soy sauce, cornstarch, rice wine, and black pepper.
- Mix with the sliced beef and let sit 10–15 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce:
- Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, broth, sugar, and black pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Cook the beef:
- Heat 1–2 tablespoons oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
- Stir-fry beef in batches 1–2 minutes per side until browned but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the vegetables:
- Add the remaining oil to the wok.
- Stir-fry onions, bell peppers, garlic, and ginger for 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Combine and finish:
- Return beef to the wok.
- Pour in the sauce and stir constantly until the sauce thickens and everything is coated (~1–2 minutes).
- Add extra black pepper for the signature “sizzling” kick.
- Serve immediately:
- Serve over steamed rice or fried noodles for a complete meal.
💡 Tips for authentic sizzling flavor:
- Use high heat and a well-preheated wok for that “wok hei” flavor.
- Slice beef thinly against the grain for tenderness.
- Add a tiny splash of sesame oil at the end for aroma.
If you want, I can give a simplified 15-minute version that still sizzles but uses fewer ingredients for a quick weeknight dinner.
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