Description
Crispy Beef Stir-Fry with Peppers and Onions is a flavorful takeout-style dish featuring tender, crispy beef, vibrant vegetables, and a savory-sweet sauce. It’s quick, satisfying, and perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss sliced beef with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Fry beef in batches until crispy and golden. Drain on paper towels.
- Remove excess oil, leaving a small amount in the pan. Add onions and bell peppers. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until slightly blistered.
- Add garlic and ginger. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin, vinegar, brown sugar, water, and cornstarch slurry.
- Pour sauce into the pan. Let simmer for 1 minute, then return beef to the pan and toss to coat.
- Cook for another 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens and everything is heated through.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles. Drizzle with sesame oil or sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Add mushrooms, snap peas, or carrots for variety.
- Use chili paste or red chilies for extra heat.
- For a lighter version, skip frying and stir-fry beef instead.
- Reheat in a skillet to maintain crispiness.
- Slice beef after chilling in the freezer for easier thin cuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
