Description
Sizzling beef and bell pepper stir-fry bowl brings Asian-inspired flavors to your dinner table with bold, colorful ingredients. Quick-cooking technique and perfectly seasoned proteins create a delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 454 grams (1 pound) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Serving Base:
- 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower for a low-carb option)
Optional Garnishes:
- Fresh cilantro
- Sesame seeds
- Green onions
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare a foundation of fluffy rice according to package directions, ensuring each grain is perfectly cooked and tender. Set aside in a warm location to maintain optimal temperature.
- Generously season sliced beef with salt and pepper, creating a robust flavor profile. Sear the meat in a sizzling skillet with olive oil, moving quickly to achieve a golden-brown exterior while maintaining a juicy interior. Transfer the cooked beef to a separate plate.
- In the same skillet, introduce vibrant bell peppers, onions, and aromatic garlic. Sauté until vegetables reach a delightful crisp-tender state, releasing their natural sweetness and fragrance.
- Craft a dynamic sauce by whisking together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, ground ginger, and optional red pepper flakes. This liquid harmony will elevate the dish’s overall complexity.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the vegetables, allowing it to simmer and meld flavors for a brief moment. The sauce will become glossy and slightly reduced.
- Reintroduce the previously cooked beef into the vegetable mixture, gently tossing to ensure each morsel is lavishly coated with the aromatic sauce.
- Assemble your culinary creation by layering warm rice as a base, then generously topping with the beef and pepper medley. Enhance the presentation with a sprinkle of cilantro, sesame seeds, and green onions.
- Finish with a bright squeeze of lime juice, adding a zesty final touch that cuts through the richness and awakens the palate. Serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Slice beef against the grain for maximum tenderness and easier chewing.
- Marinate beef briefly with soy sauce to enhance flavor and create a more succulent texture.
- Use high heat when stir-frying to achieve perfect caramelization and prevent meat from becoming tough.
- Select bell peppers that are firm and vibrant with no soft spots for the best crunch and color.
- Keep sauce ingredients ready beforehand to maintain smooth cooking flow and prevent burning ingredients.
- Allow beef to rest for a few minutes after cooking to lock in juices and distribute flavor evenly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg