Description
This Chinese Onion Pepper Steak recipe is a savory and flavorful stir-fry dish that combines tender flank steak with colorful bell peppers and aromatic seasonings. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Marinade:
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup beef broth
For the Stir-Fry:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, sugar, sesame oil, and beef broth.
- Marinate the Steak: Toss the sliced steak with 1 tablespoon of the sauce and marinate for 10 minutes.
- Sear the Steak: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet, sear the beef for 2–3 minutes, then set aside.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables: Add remaining oil, stir-fry onion, bell peppers for 3–4 minutes.
- Add Aromatics: Add garlic and ginger, cook for 30 seconds.
- Combine and Cook: Return beef, pour in remaining sauce, stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle with green onions, sesame seeds, and serve over rice.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add rice vinegar or chili flakes.
- Thinly slicing the beef against the grain ensures tenderness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
