Stir-Fried Beef with Bell Peppers & Onions

Here’s a simple and delicious Stir-Fried Beef with Bell Peppers & Onions recipe that’s quick enough for a weeknight dinner but tasty enough to impress.

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🥢 Stir-Fried Beef with Bell Peppers & Onions

🕒 Time: 30 minutes

🍽️ Servings: 2–4

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🥩 Ingredients:

For the Beef Marinade:

• 1 lb (450g) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tsp cornstarch

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1/2 tsp sugar

• 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)

Vegetables:

• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced

• 1 medium onion, sliced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated or finely minced

For the Stir-Fry Sauce:

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional, for a hint of sweetness)

• 1 tsp rice vinegar or Chinese cooking wine

• 1/2 tsp sugar

• 1/4 cup beef broth or water

• 1 tsp cornstarch (to thicken)

Other:

• 2–3 tbsp oil for frying (vegetable or peanut oil works best)

• Cooked white rice, for serving

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🔪 Instructions:

1. Marinate the beef:
   In a bowl, combine sliced beef with marinade ingredients. Let sit for at least 15 minutes (or up to 1 hour in the fridge).

2. Prepare the sauce:
   In a small bowl, mix all stir-fry sauce ingredients until smooth. Set aside.

3. Stir-fry vegetables:
   Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the onions and bell peppers. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp. Remove and set aside.

4. Stir-fry the beef:
   Add another tablespoon of oil. Add garlic and ginger, stir-fry for 30 seconds. Then add the marinated beef in a single layer. Let it sear briefly, then stir-fry until just cooked through (about 2–3 minutes).

5. Combine:
   Return the vegetables to the pan. Pour in the stir-fry sauce. Stir everything together and cook for another 1–2 minutes, until sauce thickens and coats the beef and veggies.

6. Serve:
   Serve hot over steamed rice.

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🔄 Variations:

• Add mushrooms, snow peas, or broccoli.

• Use chicken or tofu instead of beef.

• Make it spicy with chili flakes or a sliced fresh chili.

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