Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions
Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. This recipe features tender beef strips stir-fried with sweet, caramelized onions in a savory sauce that beautifully captures the essence of Chinese cuisine. With just 30 minutes required from start to finish, you can impress your family or guests with a meal that tastes as if it came from a restaurant kitchen. Customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins for added variety, making it a versatile addition to your dinner rotation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 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)
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 large onion, sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. Toss in 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 slightly caramelized; season with salt and pepper.
- In the same pan over high heat, add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and sear the marinated beef strips for about 2-3 minutes until browned but juicy.
- Whisk together remaining soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch in a small bowl. Pour this mixture over the beef and let it simmer until thickened.
- Add sautéed onions back into the pan and combine well before serving hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg