Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions
Savor the delightful flavors of Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions, a quick and easy stir-fry that brings restaurant-quality dining to your home. This vibrant dish features tender beef strips sautéed with sweet onions in a savory sauce made from soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it can be served over fluffy steamed rice or comforting noodles. With just a handful of ingredients and about 30 minutes of cooking time, you’ll create a meal that is colorful, satisfying, and sure to impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
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- 1 lb beef strips (sirloin or ribeye)
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by whisking together soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil in a bowl. Add beef strips and marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Sauté sliced onions until softened; remove and set aside.
- Increase the heat to high and add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add marinated beef strips and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch to create the sauce. Pour over the beef in the pan and let simmer until thickened.
- Return sautéed onions to the pan, combine everything well, and serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg