How to make the perfect Chinese-American dish Pepper Steak w. Onion.

Detective Pux here, ready to crack the case of the perfect Chinese-American dish: Pepper Steak with Onion.

First things first, let's gather our ingredients:

  • 1 lb sirloin steak, sliced against the grain into thin strips
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Cooked white rice, for serving

Now, let's get to work.

Step 1: Take your slices of sirloin steak and toss them in the cornstarch until they're evenly coated. This will help thicken the sauce and give the beef a crispy texture.

Step 2: Heat up a large skillet or wok over high heat and add the vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot, add the beef and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until browned on all sides. Remove the beef from the skillet and set it aside.

Step 3: In the same skillet, add the onion, red and green bell pepper, and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until softened. Then, add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and black pepper. Stir everything together and bring the sauce to a simmer.

Step 4: Add the beef back into the skillet and toss it in the sauce until it's fully coated. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.

Step 5: Take the skillet off the heat and stir everything together one more time.

Step 6: Serve the pepper steak over a bed of cooked white rice and enjoy!

Now, I know what you're thinking, "Detective Pux, that all sounds great, but what's the secret to truly making this dish perfect?" And to that, I say: don't be afraid to get creative! You can always add different vegetables like broccoli or mushrooms to give the dish more texture and flavor. And if you're feeling adventurous, you can always swap out the sirloin steak for a different cut of beef, or even chicken or shrimp.

And there you have it folks, the mystery of the perfect Chinese-American dish, solved by none other than yours truly, Detective Pux. Now go forth and cook up a storm, and remember, if you're ever in a bind and need help solving a culinary mystery, you know who to call.