Description
A quick and comforting dish featuring tender beef strips and caramelized onions in a glossy sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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, sauté the onions until tender and slightly caramelized, then set aside.
- Increase the heat to high, add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, and stir-fry the marinated beef for about 2-3 minutes until browned.
- 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 the pepper steak hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
For more heat, add chili garlic sauce or fresh chilies. Adjust sweetness with a pinch of sugar if needed. Serve with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pepper steak, Chinese beef, quick dinner, weeknight meal