Savory, saucy, and packed with tender beef and crisp peppers—Chinese Pepper Steak with Onion is a quick takeout-style dinner that comes together fast and tastes even better than restaurant versions.

Chinese Pepper Steak with Onion

Ingredients

For the Beef

• 1 pound flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

For the Stir-Fry

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced

For the Sauce

• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Marinate the Beef

In a bowl, toss sliced beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Let sit for 15–20 minutes.

2. Cook the Beef

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Sear beef in batches until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.

3. Stir-Fry the Vegetables

Add remaining oil to the skillet. Cook peppers and onion for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds.

4. Make the Sauce

Whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, oyster sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and black pepper.

5. Combine

Return beef to the skillet and pour in the sauce. Stir well and simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened and glossy.

6. Serve

Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

Optional Add-Ins

• Mushrooms
• Snow peas
• Chili flakes or sriracha for heat
• Water chestnuts for crunch

🍜 A fast, flavorful weeknight stir-fry with bold garlic-pepper flavor and tender beef in every bite.