Pepper Steak with Onions

Ingredients (serves 2–3)

500 g (1 lb) beef (sirloin, flank, or ribeye), sliced thin

1 large onion, chopped

1 red bell pepper, sliced

1 green bell pepper, sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional but tasty)

1 tsp sugar or honey

1 tsp cornstarch

2 tbsp cooking oil

Black pepper, to taste

Optional: chili flakes or fresh chili for heat

Marinade (for the beef)

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp cornstarch

1 tsp oil

Black pepper

Instructions

Marinate the beef
Mix the beef with the marinade ingredients. Let it sit for 15–20 minutes.

Cook the beef
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a hot pan or wok.
Add beef in a single layer and sear quickly until browned.
Remove and set aside.

Stir-fry vegetables
Add another 1 tbsp oil.
Sauté garlic, then add onions and bell peppers.
Cook until slightly soft but still crisp.

Combine & sauce
Return beef to the pan.
Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and a splash of water (2–3 tbsp).
Stir well and cook 2–3 minutes until glossy.

Finish
Adjust seasoning with black pepper or chili.
Serve hot.

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