Beef Stir-Fry With Bell Peppers

Description

This Beef Stir-Fry With Bell Peppers is a quick, colorful, and flavorful dinner that comes together in about 30 minutes. Thinly sliced beef is quickly seared over high heat, then tossed with crisp red and green bell peppers and onions in a glossy, savory sauce made with soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin, garlic, ginger, and a touch of sweetness. The original recipe is rated 4.7 from 22 reviews and yields 4 servings.

🥩 Ingredients

Beef & Marinade

• 1 lb (450 g) beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil

Vegetables

• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced

Stir-Fry Sauce

• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
• ½ tsp ground ginger or 1 tsp fresh minced ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup water or beef broth

For Cooking

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• Sesame seeds, optional
• Chopped green onions, optional
• Steamed rice or noodles, for serving

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Marinate the beef:
   Place the sliced beef in a bowl and toss with cornstarch, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Let it sit for 10–15 minutes.
2. Make the sauce:
   Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and beef broth. Set aside.
3. Sear the beef:
   Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add about half the oil. Arrange the beef in a single layer and cook for 1–2 minutes per side, until nicely browned. Transfer to a plate.
4. Cook the vegetables:
   Add the remaining oil to the hot pan. Add the bell peppers and onion. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes, keeping them crisp-tender.
5. Bring everything together:
   Return the beef to the skillet and pour in the sauce. Toss well to coat everything.
6. Finish cooking:
   Cook for another 2–3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the beef to finish cooking.
7. Serve:
   Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

🔥 Pro Tips

• Slice against the grain for noticeably more tender beef.
• Keep the pan very hot so the beef sears instead of steaming.
• Don’t overcrowd the pan; cook the beef in batches if necessary.
• Prep everything before cooking—the stir-fry moves quickly.
• For a gluten-free version, use tamari and verify that the other sauce ingredients are gluten-free.

📊 Nutrition Per Serving

According to the source, one serving contains approximately 400 calories, 25 g protein, 36 g carbohydrates, 20 g fat, and 2 g fiber.