Description
Crispy Beef Stir-Fry with Peppers and Onions is a flavorful dish with crispy beef, a savory sweet sauce, and crunchy vegetables, making it a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
For the beef:
1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
1/4 cup cornstarch
Oil for frying
For the sauce:
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ginger, minced
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp chili paste or fresh red chili (optional for heat)
Stir-fry vegetables:
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 onion, chopped
Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Toss the beef strips in cornstarch until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a wok or deep skillet. Fry the beef in batches until crispy. Remove and drain the beef on paper towels.
- In a separate pan, sauté the garlic and ginger in a little oil until fragrant.
- Add the bell pepper and onion to the pan, and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Mix all the sauce ingredients in a bowl and pour it into the pan with the vegetables. Let it simmer until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Add the crispy beef back into the pan and toss everything together, ensuring the beef is well coated with the sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and serve the stir-fry over steamed rice.
Notes
- Add More Veggies: Feel free to add more vegetables like broccoli, carrots, or snap peas for added color and nutrition.
- Heat Levels: If you prefer more heat, you can increase the chili paste or add red pepper flakes to taste.
- Beef Alternatives: You can substitute the beef with chicken breast or shrimp for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
