Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions
Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions is a delightful and quick dinner option that brings the vibrant flavors of Chinese cuisine right to your table. This dish features tender beef strips marinated in a savory blend of garlic, ginger, and sauces, stir-fried with sweet caramelized onions. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress guests, it pairs beautifully with fluffy rice or noodles. With just 30 minutes from prep to plate, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef strips (sirloin or ribeye)
- 1 large onion
- 5 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. Add beef strips and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté sliced onions until soft and caramelized; season with salt and pepper.
- In the same skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over high heat. Stir-fry marinated beef for 2-3 minutes until browned.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch. Pour over beef and simmer until thickened.
- Return sautéed onions to the skillet, mix well, and serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg