Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions
Make restaurant-style Chinese Pepper Steak at home! This quick stir-fry recipe features tender beef, crisp peppers, and a savory-sweet sauce. Ready in 30 minutes, it’s the perfect weeknight dinner over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course, Stir Fry
- Method: Stir-Fry, Skillet
- Cuisine: Chinese, Asian-Inspired
Ingredients
For the Steak & Vegetables:
1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil (divided)
1 large onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
For the Sauce:
¼ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ cup water
Optional Garnish:
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
Instructions
Marinate the Steak:
In a medium bowl, toss the thinly sliced steak with cornstarch and soy sauce. Let it marinate for 15 minutes while prepping the vegetables and sauce.
Prepare the Sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sugar, and water. Set aside.
Cook the Steak:
Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated steak and sear for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
Cook the Vegetables:
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil to the same skillet. Add onions, red and green bell peppers, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.
Combine and Simmer:
Return the cooked steak to the skillet. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir everything to coat well. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Serve:
Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
Slice the steak against the grain for the most tender texture.
You can swap flank steak for skirt steak or sirloin.
For extra heat, add crushed red pepper flakes or a drizzle of chili oil.
Great for meal prep—store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
