Description
Sizzling Beef Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers delivers an explosion of Asian-inspired flavors that dance across your palate. Colorful peppers and tender beef create a quick, satisfying meal perfect for weeknight dinners when speed meets deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (450 g) beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
Beef Marinade:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
Sauce Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger or 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup (60 ml) water or beef broth
Cooking and Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Sesame seeds (optional)
- Chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Massage the beef strips with a blend of cornstarch, soy sauce, and sesame oil, allowing the flavors to meld for 10-15 minutes while organizing remaining ingredients.
- Craft a vibrant sauce by whisking together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, minced ginger, crushed garlic, and broth until smooth and well-integrated.
- Ignite a large skillet or wok with high heat, introducing a splash of vegetable oil to create a searing environment for the marinated beef.
- Sear beef slices in a single layer, developing a rich caramelized exterior for 1-2 minutes per side, ensuring they remain partially uncooked. Transfer meat to a holding plate.
- Introduce the remaining oil to the hot skillet, then toss in crisp bell peppers and onions, stirring dynamically to maintain their vibrant texture and slight crunch.
- Reunite the beef with the sizzling vegetables, cascading the prepared sauce over the mixture and tossing to coat every morsel evenly.
- Simmer the combined ingredients for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the beef to complete its cooking process.
- Elevate the dish with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and finely chopped green onions, presenting over steamed rice or noodles for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Marinate the beef for maximum tenderness by letting it sit in the cornstarch and soy sauce mixture, which helps break down the meat fibers and creates a silky texture.
- Use high heat when searing beef to develop a beautiful golden-brown crust, sealing in the juices and creating delicious caramelized edges that boost flavor intensity.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari and ensure all other sauce ingredients are certified gluten-free to maintain the dish’s authentic taste profile.
- Slice beef against the grain to guarantee maximum softness, cutting perpendicular to the muscle fibers which makes each bite more tender and easier to chew.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg