Description
Pepper Steak Stir Fry is a savory and colorful dish made with tender slices of beef, crisp bell peppers, and onions in a rich garlic-soy sauce. Quick, easy, and perfect over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (for sauce)
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup beef broth or water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (slurry)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss sliced beef with 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Let marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil to the pan. Stir-fry bell peppers and onion for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender. Add garlic and ginger, stir-fry for 30 seconds.
- Return beef to the pan. Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and beef broth. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add cornstarch slurry and stir until sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Slice beef thinly and evenly for quick cooking.
- Add chili flakes or sriracha for heat.
- Leftovers keep well and can be reheated for quick meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg