Description
A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring juicy beef, colorful bell peppers, and sweet onions, perfect for family dinners or weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef steak (flank or sirloin, sliced thinly against the grain)
- 2 cups bell peppers (mixed colors: red, green, yellow)
- 1 large onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 1/2 cup beef broth (homemade if possible)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (for thickening)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for stir-frying)
- 1 tsp black pepper (for seasoning)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
Instructions
- Prepare the steak by thinly slicing 1 pound of flank or sirloin steak. Freeze it for 30 minutes for easier cutting.
- Slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Cook the steak in a single layer for about 3-4 minutes until browned.
- Add the sliced onions and bell peppers, stirring into the steak and cooking for another 3 minutes.
- Make the sauce by mixing 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup beef broth, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a bowl.
- Combine everything by pouring the sauce over the meat and vegetables, stirring together and cooking until the sauce thickens (approximately 2-3 minutes).
Notes
For a deeper flavor, marinate the beef before cooking. Adjust spice levels according to preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pepper steak, chinese beef stir-fry, quick dinner