Ingredients
Directions
Steak • 1 tbsp soy sauce • 1 tbsp oyster sauce • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 tsp sesame oil • 1 lb beef strips (sirloin or rib eye) • 3 tbsp vegetable oil, separated • 1 large onion, sliced
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. 2. Toss beef strips in marinade; let sit 10–15 minutes. 3. In a skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil, then add sliced onions. 4. Sauté until soft, slightly caramelized; season with salt and pepper, remove from pan, and set aside. 5. In the same skillet, heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil over high heat. 6. Add marinated beef strips; stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until browned. 7. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch. 8. Pour sauce over beef and simmer until thickened. 9. Add sautéed onions back into pan; stir to combine. 10. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak With Onion
• Salt and pepper, to taste • Steamed rice or noodles Sauce • 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce • 2 tbsp rice vinegar • 1 tbsp cornstarch
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