This delicious stir-fry combines tender beef with colorful bell peppers and onions in a savory sauce. Perfect served over rice for a quick, tasty meal!
Ingredients:
For the Beef and Marinade:
1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
For Stir-Frying:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 bell peppers (any color), thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
For the Sauce:
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
For Serving:
Cooked rice
Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
1. Marinate the Beef:
In a medium bowl, combine the sliced flank steak, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and cornstarch.
Mix well and allow it to marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Cook the Beef:
In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
Add the marinated beef and stir-fry until browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.
Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
3. Stir-Fry the Vegetables:
In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and bell peppers.
Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. Add Aromatics:
Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet, stirring and cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Prepare the Sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, beef broth, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
6. Combine and Cook:
Return the cooked beef to the skillet and pour the sauce mixture over the beef and vegetables.
Stir everything together and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened and everything is well-heated.
7. Serve:
Serve the pepper steak over cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
This flavorful pepper steak with onions is a quick, satisfying dish packed with savory and mildly spicy notes!
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