Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions
Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions is the ultimate weeknight meal that brings the bold flavors of a classic takeout dish right to your kitchen. This quick and easy recipe features tender beef strips stir-fried to perfection with sweet, caramelized onions and a savory sauce that clings to every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef strips (sirloin or ribeye)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for marinade and stir-fry)
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil for the marinade. Add beef strips and marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté sliced onions until soft and caramelized; season with salt and pepper.
- Increase heat to high and add 2 tbsp of vegetable oil. Stir-fry marinated beef strips for about 2-3 minutes until browned.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch until smooth. Pour over beef in the skillet and simmer until thickened.
- Return sautéed onions to the pan; combine well before serving hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg