Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions 🥩🫑
This Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions is a timeless stir-fry made with tender beef, crisp bell peppers, and sweet onions tossed in a rich, savory sauce. It’s quick, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights when you want something comforting and homemade — without ordering takeout.
Serve it over steamed rice and dinner is done in minutes.
Ingredients
Stir-Fry
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain 🥩
- 2 bell peppers (green, red, or mixed), sliced 🫑
- 1 large onion, sliced 🧅
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Marinade
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Sauce
- ½ cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp black pepper (or more to taste)
Instructions
- Marinate the beef
In a bowl, combine sliced beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, and sesame oil.
Let marinate for 10–15 minutes. - Prepare the sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and black pepper. Set aside. - Cook the beef
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
Add beef in a single layer and stir-fry 1–2 minutes until just browned.
Remove and set aside. - Cook vegetables
Add remaining oil to the pan.
Stir-fry bell peppers and onions for 2–3 minutes until tender-crisp. - Combine & finish
Return beef to the pan.
Pour in the sauce and stir-fry 1–2 minutes until thickened and glossy. - Serve
Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Tips for Tender Pepper Steak ✨
- Slice beef thinly against the grain
- Don’t overcrowd the pan — cook beef in batches if needed
- High heat keeps the veggies crisp
- Adjust black pepper for more heat
Prep & Timing ⏱️
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
Final Thoughts 💛
This Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions is fast, satisfying, and packed with bold flavor. It’s a reliable favorite that tastes even better the next day — if there’s any left!
