Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions

Ingredients:

1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 large onion, thinly sliced 2 bell peppers (any color), thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon ginger, minced 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup beef broth 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) Cooked rice (for serving) Green onions, chopped (for garnish) Instructions: Marinate the Beef: In a medium bowl, combine the sliced flank steak with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Mix everything well to coat the beef evenly. Let it marinate for about 15 minutes to soak in the flavors. Cook the Beef: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil. Once hot, add the marinated beef and stir-fry until it is nicely browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the beef from the skillet and set it aside. Stir-fry the Vegetables: In the same skillet, toss in the sliced onions and bell peppers. Stir-fry these for 3-4 minutes until they become tender but still slightly crisp. Add Aromatics: Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until they release their fragrant aroma. Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, beef broth, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if you’re using them). Make sure the mixture is well combined. Combine and Cook: Return the cooked beef to the skillet and pour the prepared sauce over the beef and vegetables. Stir everything together and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens