Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions 🥩🧅🌶️✨

A classic Chinese stir-fry—juicy beef, crisp onions, and peppers tossed in a savory sauce.

Ingredients

For the Marinade

• 1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp sesame oil

For the Stir-Fry

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1–2 bell peppers (red/green), sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• ½ cup beef broth
• 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
• Salt & pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Marinate beef: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Toss beef slices and let sit 20–30 minutes.
2. Sear beef: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or skillet. Stir-fry beef until browned but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
3. Sauté veggies: Add remaining oil. Stir-fry onion, peppers, and garlic until slightly softened.
4. Combine: Return beef to pan. Add soy sauce, beef broth, and cornstarch slurry. Stir until sauce thickens and coats everything.
5. Season: Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve: Enjoy hot over steamed rice or noodles.

Tips

• Tender beef: Slice thinly against the grain and don’t overcook.
• Extra flavor: Add a splash of Shaoxing wine or rice vinegar.
• Spicy kick: Toss in chili flakes or fresh hot peppers.

Caption & Engagement

Caption: “Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak—juicy beef, crisp veggies, and savory sauce 🥩🧅🌶️✨”

• Comment prompt: “Would you serve it with rice or noodles?”
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