Description
A quick and comforting weeknight meal featuring tender strips of beef, caramelized onions, and a glossy sauce that’s easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) beef strips (sirloin or ribeye)
- 2 tbsp (30g) vegetable oil, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp (15g) grated fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp (15g) soy sauce
- 1 tbsp (15g) oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp (30g) soy sauce
- 2 tbsp (30g) oyster sauce (optional)
- 2 tbsp (30g) hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp (30g) rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp (15g) cornstarch
- 1 large onion, sliced
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. Toss the beef strips into the marinade to coat thoroughly. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and sauté the onions until tender and slightly caramelized, then set aside.
- Increase heat to high, add remaining vegetable oil, and stir-fry the marinated beef for about 2-3 minutes until browned, ensuring the beef browns on the outside while remaining juicy inside.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch. Pour over the beef and simmer until thickened.
- Add onions back to the pan, mix gently, and serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
Garnish with cracked black peppercorns or sliced scallions for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: pepper steak, stir-fry, Chinese cuisine, weeknight dinner, comfort food