Spicy Beef Pepper Stir Fry (Printable version)

Tender beef and bell peppers tossed in a spicy, savory sauce for a quick, flavorful weeknight meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Beef

01 - 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain

→ Marinade

02 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp oyster sauce
04 - 1 tsp cornstarch
05 - 1 tsp sesame oil

→ Vegetables

06 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
07 - 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
08 - 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
09 - 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
10 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced

→ Sauce

12 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
13 - 1 tbsp oyster sauce
14 - 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
15 - 1-2 tsp chili garlic sauce
16 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
17 - 1 tsp sugar

→ For Stir Fry

18 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
19 - 2 green onions, sliced
20 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine beef with soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil in a bowl. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, chili garlic sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar in a separate bowl.
03 - Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large wok over high heat. Add beef and stir fry for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove from pan.
04 - Add remaining oil to the wok. Stir fry onion, garlic, and ginger for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Add all bell peppers and stir fry for 2-3 minutes until tender but still crisp.
06 - Return beef to the pan. Pour in sauce and stir fry for 2-3 minutes until beef is cooked through and coated.
07 - Remove from heat. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot with steamed rice.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • The sauce creates this incredible glossy coating that makes restaurant quality seem totally achievable at home
  • Everything comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like it simmered for hours
02 -
  • Never overcrowd the wok when searing beef, work in batches if needed or the meat will steam instead of brown
  • Have all ingredients prepped and measured before you turn on the heat, stir fries move incredibly fast
03 -
  • Cut your vegetables into similar sized pieces so everything cooks evenly
  • Let the wok get properly hot between adding ingredients, that sizzle sound is everything

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