Description
A delightful dish of tender beef, vibrant bell peppers, and sweet sautéed onions, perfect for quick dinners or entertaining.
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 recommended)
- 1/2 cup beef broth (homemade for extra richness)
- 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 beef by slicing it thinly against the grain.
- Slice the vegetables including the bell peppers and onion.
- Heat the skillet with vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the beef in the hot oil for 3-4 minutes until browned.
- Add the sliced onions and bell peppers, cooking for another 3 minutes.
- Combine soy sauce, beef broth, and cornstarch in a bowl, mixing until smooth.
- Thicken the sauce mixture by pouring it over the beef and veggies, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Notes
Serve hot over steamed rice; can store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: beef stir-fry, pepper steak, Chinese recipe, weeknight dinner, quick meal