Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions
Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions is a vibrant and flavorful dish that transports you straight to the heart of Chinese cuisine. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, taking just 30 minutes from prep to plate. Tender strips of beef are marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, then stir-fried with sweet onions. The result is a mouthwatering meal that’s both protein-packed and bursting with flavor. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for an unforgettable dining experience that will impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) beef strips (sirloin or ribeye)
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. Add beef strips and marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté until soft and slightly caramelized; season with salt and pepper. Remove from pan.
- In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over high heat. Stir-fry marinated beef strips for about 2-3 minutes until browned.
- For the sauce, mix remaining soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch in a small bowl; pour over cooked beef in the skillet.
- Return sautéed onions to the skillet; stir everything together until combined and heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg