Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions
Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender beef, colorful bell peppers, and sweet onions in a savory sauce. Quick to prepare, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. With its customizable spice level, it pairs beautifully over steamed rice or noodles, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience that will impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 cups bell peppers (1 red, 1 green, 1 yellow), sliced
- 1 cup yellow onions, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, cornstarch, minced garlic, and black pepper. Add the sliced beef and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
- Add the marinated beef in a single layer. Cook without stirring for about 2 minutes until browned on one side. Flip and cook for an additional minute.
- Add sliced bell peppers and onions to the pan. Stir-fry everything together for another 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg