Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions
If you’re craving a vibrant and flavorful dish that can be made in just 30 minutes, look no further than Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions. This delightful stir-fry combines tender beef strips with crisp onions in a savory sauce that brings excitement to your dinner table. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite. Serve it alongside fluffy rice or noodles, and enjoy a quick meal that feels like dining out from the comfort of your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) beef strips (sirloin or ribeye)
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for marinade and cooking)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by mixing soy sauce, hoisin sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil in a bowl. Add beef strips and let marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat in a skillet. Sauté sliced onions until soft and caramelized; season with salt and pepper.
- Increase heat to high, add remaining vegetable oil, and stir-fry the marinated beef for about 2-3 minutes until browned.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch. Pour over cooked beef and simmer until thickened.
- Combine the sautéed onions with the beef mixture and serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg