Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions
If you’re craving a quick and flavorful meal that brings the essence of Chinese cuisine right to your dinner table, Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions is the perfect choice. This dish features tender strips of beef stir-fried with sweet onions and coated in a rich, savory sauce that’s sure to impress. In just 30 minutes, you can create a restaurant-quality meal that pairs beautifully over steamed rice or noodles, making it ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With its mouthwatering flavors and versatile ingredients, this recipe is bound to become a favorite in your household.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
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- 1 lb beef strips (sirloin or ribeye)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ginger, garlic, and vegetable oil for the marinade. Add beef strips and marinate 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. Remove from pan.
- Increase heat to high. Add marinated beef strips to the same pan and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes until browned.
- In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar with cornstarch and add to the pan once beef is cooked. Stir until the sauce thickens.
- Return sautéed onions to the pan and combine everything well. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg