Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions
Looking to add some bold flavors to your dinner table? This Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions is the perfect blend of savory steak, crunchy peppers, and fragrant garlic, all coated in a delicious sauce. This easy recipe is a great way to enjoy a taste of Asian cuisine right in your own kitchen!
Ingredients:
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, sugar, and black pepper. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add sliced steak to the skillet and cook until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add onion and bell peppers. Cook until tender.
- Return steak to the skillet and pour in the sauce mixture. Cook until sauce thickens and coats the steak and vegetables.
- Serve hot over steamed rice.
Popular Questions:
- Can I use a different cut of beef for this recipe?
- What can I substitute for oyster sauce?
- Can I add more vegetables to this dish?
- Is this recipe gluten-free?
- Can I make this ahead of time?
- How spicy is this dish?
- What other protein can I use instead of steak?
- Can I make this recipe vegan?
- How long can leftovers be stored?
- Can I freeze this dish?
Yes, you can use sirloin or ribeye steak as substitutes for flank steak.
Hoisin sauce or soy sauce mixed with a bit of sugar can be used as substitutes for oyster sauce.
Absolutely! Feel free to add mushrooms, broccoli, or snow peas for extra veggies.
Make sure to use gluten-free soy sauce and oyster sauce to make this recipe gluten-free.
You can prepare the components ahead of time, but it’s best to cook and serve the steak fresh for optimal flavor and texture.
This dish is more on the savory side with the black pepper adding a hint of heat. Feel free to adjust the seasonings to your taste.
Chicken, shrimp, or tofu can be used as alternatives to beef in this recipe.
Swap the meat for firm tofu and use vegan oyster sauce to make this dish vegan-friendly.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
This dish is best enjoyed fresh, but you can freeze leftovers in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
Helpful Tips:
- For a spicy kick, add some red pepper flakes to the sauce mixture.
- Marinate the sliced steak in a bit of soy sauce and garlic before cooking for extra flavor.
- Consider adding a splash of rice vinegar for tanginess.
- Garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds for a pop of color and texture.
- To make this dish low-carb, serve over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
- Prep all your ingredients before you start cooking for a seamless cooking process.
- Add a splash of water if the sauce becomes too thick while cooking.
- Adjust the seasoning with salt and additional pepper to suit your taste preferences.
- Use a hot skillet for that sizzling effect when you add in the steak and vegetables.
- Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite veggies or experimenting with different sauces.
Expert Secrets:
- Cut the steak against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Make sure the skillet is hot before adding the steak to get a nice sear on the meat.
- Slice the onion and peppers thinly for quick and even cooking.
- Allow the steak to rest for a few minutes after cooking to retain its juices.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings as needed before adding the steak back in.
- Use a high-quality soy sauce for the best flavor impact.
- Don’t overcrowd the skillet when cooking the steak to ensure proper browning.
- Cook the steak to your preferred level of doneness for the best texture.
- Add a pinch of Chinese five-spice powder for an extra layer of flavor.
- Serve with a side of steamed jasmine rice for a complete meal experience.