That caption is a common social media engagement tactic. If you’re actually looking for Chinese-style pepper steak with onions, here’s a simple version:
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce (optional, for color)
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- ¼ cup beef broth or water
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toss the beef with the cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce. Let it sit for 10–15 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a hot skillet or wok. Sear the beef for 2–3 minutes, then remove it.
- Stir-fry the onion and bell peppers until they’re tender-crisp.
- Add the garlic and ginger and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Return the beef to the pan.
- Stir in the remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce (if using), and broth. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef.
- Season with black pepper and serve over steamed rice or noodles.
For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sesame oil just before serving.
