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Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions

Flavorful Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions in 30 Minutes

This Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions recipe offers a quick and customizable dinner option with bold flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef
  • 1 pound Beef strips Recommended cuts include flank steak, sirloin, or ribeye.
Vegetables
  • 1 cup Bell peppers Mix colors (red, green, yellow) for visual appeal.
  • 1 medium Onion Use yellow onions for caramelizing sweetness.
Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Soy sauce Use tamari for gluten-free options.
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster sauce Substitute with extra soy sauce mixed with hoisin if needed.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Fresh, minced preferred.
Thickening
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch For thickening the sauce.
Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil For stir-frying.

Equipment

  • Wok
  • cutting board
  • Knife
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice your beef into thin strips, cut against the grain for tenderness. Chop bell peppers and onions into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the beef with cornstarch and soy sauce. Let marinate for about 10 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Heat the wok over high heat. Add vegetable oil and swirl to cover. Stir-fry onions for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
  2. Add marinated beef strips and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned.
  3. Add minced garlic and ginger, cook for 30 seconds. Pour in remaining soy and oyster sauce, mix well.
  4. Add chopped bell peppers and cook for another 2-3 minutes until just tender. Serve over rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize with your choice of vegetables and sauces to suit your taste. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

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