Description
A quick and delicious stir-fry featuring tender beef steak and vibrant bell peppers, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound beef steak (thinly sliced against the grain)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 bell peppers (cut into strips)
- 3–4 garlic cloves (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- Place the sliced beef steak in a bowl together with the cornstarch, sesame oil, black pepper, and soy sauce. Stir well to coat, then let it sit on the counter for 10-15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small jug, whisk all the stir-fry sauce ingredients.
- Heat a large pan over medium heat. Drizzle with vegetable oil and add the beef in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes undisturbed, then flip and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes more. Set aside on a plate.
- Add the sliced bell peppers and stir-fry for about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Return the beef to the pan and sprinkle everything with brown sugar. Add rice vinegar and a generous sprinkle of freshly cracked pepper.
- Add a splash of filtered water and stir everything together for 1 minute. Remove from heat and serve while hot.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, consider adding sliced chilies.
- This dish pairs well with rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg