Spicy Beef Pepper Stir Fry (Printable version)

Tender beef and bell peppers cooked with a lively, spicy sauce for a fast, tasty meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Beef

01 - 1 pound flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
02 - 2 teaspoons cornstarch
03 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
04 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

→ Vegetables

05 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
06 - 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
07 - 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
08 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
09 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
10 - 1 thumb-sized piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated

→ Sauce

11 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
12 - 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
13 - 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
14 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
15 - 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
16 - 1 teaspoon sugar
17 - 2 tablespoons water

→ Garnish

18 - 2 spring onions, sliced
19 - Sesame seeds

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine beef strips with cornstarch and 1 tablespoon soy sauce in a bowl. Let rest for 10 minutes.
02 - Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, chili garlic sauce, sugar, and water in a small bowl. Set aside.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat.
04 - Add marinated beef to the wok and stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes until browned but tender. Remove and set aside.
05 - Add bell peppers, onion, garlic, and ginger to the wok. Stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes until crisp-tender.
06 - Return beef to wok, add sauce, and toss to coat. Stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes until sauce thickens and ingredients are well combined.
07 - Plate stir fry hot, garnished with sliced spring onions and sesame seeds as desired. Serve alongside steamed rice or noodles.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • This stir fry packs a punch of bold flavors that always surprise and delight, like a secret only we share
  • It’s quick to whip up on a busy night but tastes like you spent hours perfecting it
02 -
  • Don&t skip the marinating—cornstarch helps seal in juices so your beef stays tender and silky
  • Adjust chili garlic sauce to your heat tolerance; it's easy to add but hard to take away once mixed
03 -
  • Quick searing is crucial: high heat and rapid stirring keep beef juicy and prevent it from drying out
  • The layering of sauces builds complexity—adding each ingredient separately makes all the difference

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