Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions, combining tender beef with fresh vegetables. This quick and delicious dish is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Flank steak or sirloin (or tenderloin for a leaner cut)
- Fresh black peppercorns (or crushed red pepper flakes for a spicier kick)
- Yellow onions (or green onions for a milder taste)
- Red bell peppers
- Green bell peppers
- Low-sodium soy sauce
- Rice vinegar
- Broth
- Freshly minced ginger
- Freshly minced garlic
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Start by slicing your beef against the grain into thin strips, about 1/4 inch thick. This helps to ensure tenderness.
- Marinate: In a bowl, combine the beef strips with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, minced ginger, and garlic. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Prep the Vegetables: While the beef marinates, slice your onions and bell peppers into thin strips. Set them aside.
- Heat the Pan: In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over high heat until it’s shimmering. This will give your steak a fantastic sear.
- Cook the Beef: Add the marinated beef to the hot pan in a single layer. Let it sear for about 2-3 minutes without stirring, allowing a nice brown crust to form. Then stir-fry for another 2 minutes until just cooked through. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed, and toss in the sliced onions and bell peppers. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until they're tender but still crisp.
- Combine: Return the beef to the pan with the vegetables. Add an additional tablespoon of soy sauce and a pinch of black pepper to taste. Toss everything together for another minute to combine the flavors.
- Serve: Transfer your sizzling pepper steak to a hot serving plate. For the full experience, you can serve it on a sizzling platter for dramatic presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Always slice your meat against the grain to ensure it remains tender. Searing the meat and vegetables on high heat allows for that classic stir-fry texture and flavor. Feel free to add other vegetables like snap peas or broccoli for added nutrition and color.