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Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions served sizzling in a cast-iron skillet with tender beef, caramelized onions, and sweet red peppers in savory sauce.

Easy Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions

  • Author: Mounia
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions is a quick, flavor-packed stir-fry featuring tender beef strips, sweet bell peppers, and caramelized onions tossed in a savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s ready in under 30 minutes and delivers that irresistible takeout taste—right from your kitchen.

Ingredients

Scale

  • 1 lb flank steak (or sirloin/ribeye), thinly sliced against the grain

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (divided)

  • 2 tsp cornstarch (divided)

  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce

  • 1/2 cup beef broth

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil (plus more if needed)

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced

  • 1 large onion, sliced into wedges

  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips

  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips

  • 1 tsp sesame oil

  • Optional: chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prep the Beef: Place sliced steak in a bowl and toss with 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp cornstarch. Set aside for 10 minutes.

  2. Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, beef broth, and remaining cornstarch until smooth.

  3. Sear the Beef: Heat oil in a wok or skillet over high heat. Stir-fry beef in batches until browned on the outside (1–2 minutes per batch). Transfer to a plate.

  4. Sauté Aromatics: Add a little more oil if needed. Stir-fry garlic, ginger, and onion for 1–2 minutes until fragrant and onions begin to soften.

  5. Add Peppers: Stir in red and green bell peppers. Cook for 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender.

  6. Combine & Sauce: Return beef to the pan. Stir the sauce mixture to recombine and pour it in. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything.

  7. Finish & Serve: Drizzle with sesame oil, toss gently, garnish with green onions, and serve over steamed rice.

Notes

Slice beef thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.
Keep your wok/skillet hot for a quick sear without overcooking.
You can swap beef for chicken or tofu for variation.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir Fry
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Serving
  • Calories: 290 kcal
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 740 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Cholesterol: 65 mg

Find it online: https://slowcookersrecipes.com/chinese-pepper-steak-with-onions/