Description
Sizzling Pepper Steak with Onions is a flavorful Asian-inspired stir-fry featuring tender slices of flank steak cooked with vibrant green and red bell peppers, sweet onions, garlic, and ginger in a savory sauce. This quick and easy dish combines the perfect balance of peppery heat and umami, ideal for a satisfying weeknight dinner served over steamed rice or noodles.
Ingredients
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Beef Marinade
- 1 pound flank steak or sirloin, sliced thin against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables and Sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 large green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Garnish (optional)
- Sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Steak: In a medium bowl, combine the thinly sliced steak with soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and black pepper. Toss until the steak is evenly coated. Let it marinate for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Sear the Steak: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated steak in a single layer and sear for 2–3 minutes per side until browned but not fully cooked. Remove the steak and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add sliced onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender yet still crisp.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant to enhance the dish’s aroma and flavor.
- Combine and Finish Cooking: Return the seared steak to the skillet. Pour in the beef broth and stir-fry everything together for 2–3 minutes until the steak is cooked through and the sauce slightly thickens.
- Finish with Sesame Oil and Garnish: Drizzle in the sesame oil and stir to incorporate. Garnish with sliced green onions if desired and serve immediately, ideally with steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or sliced chili peppers during the sautéing step.
- Leftover steak can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free soy sauce and oyster sauce alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
