Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions
If you’re craving a quick yet flavorful dinner that feels like a special occasion, look no further than this Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions. This dish combines tender beef strips with sautéed onions and a savory sauce that elevates the meal to restaurant-quality right in your own kitchen. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, you’ll love how easily it comes together in just 30 minutes. Balanced and versatile, you can customize it with your favorite vegetables or serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal. Get ready to enjoy an explosion of flavors that will leave everyone wanting seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
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- 1 lb beef strips (sirloin or ribeye)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 large onion, sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. Add beef strips and marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté sliced onions until soft and caramelized; set aside.
- In the same pan over high heat, add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and sear marinated beef strips for about 2-3 minutes until browned.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch. Pour the mixture over the seared beef and simmer until thickened.
- Return sautéed onions to the pan and stir everything together before serving hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg