Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions
Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions is the perfect weeknight dinner that combines tender beef strips with crisp onions in a savory, flavorful sauce. This quick and delicious dish comes together in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy families or anyone looking for a satisfying meal without spending hours in the kitchen. The marinated beef is seared to perfection and tossed with sautéed onions, creating an irresistible combination of textures and tastes. Serve it over fluffy rice or noodles for a hearty dinner that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
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- 1 lb beef strips (sirloin or ribeye)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ginger, garlic, and vegetable oil. Add beef strips and marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat one 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, increase heat to high and add marinated beef in a single layer. Stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes until browned.
- Whisk together remaining soy sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch in a small bowl. Pour over beef in the skillet and simmer until thickened.
- Add sautéed onions back into the pan; stir to combine. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg