Description
Succulent beef stir-fry with bell peppers combines classic Chinese flavors in a quick, satisfying meal. Tender meat and crisp vegetables deliver authentic taste you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tbsps soy sauce (for marinade)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup (60 ml) soy sauce
- 2 tbsps oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- ½ tsp ground ginger or 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup (60 ml) water or beef broth
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil
- Sesame seeds (optional)
- Chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate: Blend cornstarch, soy sauce, and sesame oil with beef strips, letting flavors infuse for 10-15 minutes while prepping remaining components.
- Sauce Creation: Whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and broth into a harmonious, silky liquid.
- Meat Preparation: Heat skillet to high, add vegetable oil, and sear beef slices in a single layer for 1-2 minutes per side, developing caramelized edges. Remove and set aside.
- Vegetable Sauté: In the same skillet, stir-fry bell peppers and onions until vibrant and slightly crisp, maintaining their structural integrity.
- Fusion and Finishing: Reintroduce beef to the skillet, pour sauce over the mixture, and toss to ensure comprehensive coating. Simmer 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and beef completes cooking.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the dish. Present atop steamed rice or noodles for a complete, flavor-packed meal.
Notes
- Marinate Strategically: Allow beef to absorb marinade for 10-15 minutes maximum to prevent texture breakdown and ensure optimal flavor penetration.
- High Heat is Critical: Use scorching hot skillet or wok to achieve perfect caramelization without overcooking beef, creating restaurant-quality sear marks.
- Slice Uniformly: Cut beef and vegetables into consistent, thin pieces to guarantee even cooking and balanced texture throughout the dish.
- Sauce Balance Matters: Adjust sauce ingredients incrementally to control sweetness and saltiness, preventing overpowering flavors that might mask the beef’s natural taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg