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Easy Weeknight Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions

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  • Author: Michelle Davis
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This quick and flavorful stir-fry brings tender beef, crisp bell peppers, and sweet onions together in a savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it delivers restaurant-style taste without the hassle, making it a family-friendly favorite.

Ingredients

Scale

  • 1 pound (450g) beef sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

  • 1 large green bell pepper, sliced into thin strips

  • 1 large red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips

  • 1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced into thin strips

  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce

  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce

  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

  • ¼ cup water or beef broth

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

  • Cooked white or brown rice, for serving

Instructions

  • Slice the beef thinly against the grain and toss with cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water or beef broth. Let sit for 10–15 minutes.

  • In a bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook beef 2–3 minutes per side until browned but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside.

  • Add remaining oil to the skillet. Sauté garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

  • Add onions and bell peppers. Stir-fry 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.

  • Return beef to the skillet, pour sauce over, and toss to coat. Cook 2–3 minutes until beef is fully cooked and sauce thickens slightly.

  • Adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Slice beef thinly against the grain for tenderness.

  • High heat stir-frying keeps vegetables crisp.

  • Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pan.

  • Optional: Add other vegetables like mushrooms, snap peas, or baby corn.

  • For thicker sauce, mix ½ teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water and stir in.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes

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