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Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions – A Classic Takeout Favorite at Home

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Tender strips of beef stir-fried with crisp bell peppers and onions in a savory black pepper sauce — a sizzling Chinese takeout classic made healthier at home.

Ingredients

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For the Beef:

  • 1 lb flank or sirloin steak, thinly sliced

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tsp cornstarch

  • ½ tsp baking soda (optional)

For the Sauce:

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce

  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine or dry sherry

  • ¼ cup beef broth or water

  • 1½ tsp cornstarch

  • 1 tsp sugar

  • ½–1 tsp cracked black pepper

Stir-Fry:

  • 2 tbsp oil (divided)

  • 1 large onion, sliced

  • 2 bell peppers, sliced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp grated ginger

  • ½ tsp sesame oil

Instructions

  • Marinate beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and baking soda for 15–30 minutes.

  • Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl.

  • Stir-fry onions and bell peppers in 1 tbsp oil for 3–4 min. Remove.

  • Add 1 tbsp oil and cook beef in batches until browned.

  • Return veggies to pan, add sauce, and stir-fry 2–3 min until thickened.

  • Drizzle sesame oil and serve hot.

Notes

Use tamari for gluten-free. Add mushrooms, snow peas, or spice to customize. Serve with rice or noodles.

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