Delicious Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions in 30 Minutes

A quick and flavorful Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions dish that transforms weeknight dinners into a culinary adventure.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 people

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Chinese

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Beef Marinade

1 pound Beef Strips (flank steak, sirloin, or ribeye)
3 tablespoons Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
2 tablespoons Cornstarch

For the Stir-Fry

2 cups Bell Peppers (mixed colors)
1 large Onion (sweet or yellow)
3 cloves Garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon Ginger (fresh or ground)
2 tablespoons Oil (Peanut, Vegetable, or Avocado)

For the Sauce

2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce or extra soy with a hint of hoisin

Equipment

Wok or large skillet

Method

Preparation Steps

Slice beef into thin strips, about ¼ inch thick, and place in a bowl. Add soy sauce and cornstarch, coating the beef. Let marinate for 10-15 minutes.
Heat a wok over medium-high heat, add oil, and sauté sliced onions for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Increase heat to high, add marinated beef to the wok, and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until browned.
Combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, minced garlic, and ginger in a bowl. Pour sauce into the wok, stirring to coat and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
Add bell peppers to the wok, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until tender yet crisp.
Remove from heat and serve immediately over rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 150mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For best results, serve immediately after cooking and use fresh garlic and ginger for optimal flavor.

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