Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions
Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions is a quick, flavorful dinner that brings the essence of your favorite Chinese restaurant right to your kitchen. This delicious dish features tender beef strips seared to perfection, complemented by sweet, caramelized onions and a savory sauce that will have everyone at the table asking for seconds. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also highly adaptable, allowing you to customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins. Serve it over fluffy steamed rice or noodles for a comforting meal that satisfies both hunger and taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
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- 1 lb beef strips (sirloin or ribeye)
- 1 large onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the beef: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. Add beef strips and let marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Cook onions: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté sliced onions until soft and caramelized; season with salt and pepper.
- Sear beef: Increase heat to high and add marinated beef to the skillet. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned.
- Prepare sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch. Pour over cooked beef and simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Add sautéed onions back into the skillet with beef; stir well and serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg