Description
Sizzling Pepper Steak with Onions is a flavorful and speedy weeknight stir‑fry featuring marinated flank steak, crisp bell peppers, and onions coated in a savory, glossy sauce. Ready in 30 minutes with restaurant-style flair and bold umami flavor.
Ingredients
1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
2 tbsp soy sauce (for marinade)
1 tbsp cornstarch (for marinade)
1 tbsp vegetable oil (for marinade)
2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided (for stir‑fry)
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
1/3 cup soy sauce (for sauce)
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp cornstarch (for sauce)
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup beef broth
2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate flank steak with soy sauce, cornstarch, and oil for 15–20 minutes.
- Whisk sauce ingredients together in a bowl and set aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a hot skillet or wok. Add steak in a single layer and sear 1–2 minutes per side; remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil; stir‑fry onions and bell peppers until tender‑crisp (3–4 minutes).
- Add garlic and ginger; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return steak to pan, stir sauce, then pour it in.
- Cook 1–2 minutes, stirring, until sauce thickens and coats beef and veggies.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds; serve hot.
Notes
- Use sirloin or skirt steak as substitutes if flank isn’t available.
- Add sliced jalapeños or red pepper flakes for heat.
- Include mushrooms or snap peas for extra veggies.
- A dash of hoisin sauce brings sweetness and depth.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 of 4 servings
- Calories: ≈320 kcal
- Sugar: undefined
- Sodium: undefined
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: undefined
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: undefined
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: undefined