Description
Hearty beef and bell pepper stir-fry bowl delivers robust Asian-inspired flavors with tender meat and crisp vegetables. Quick wok techniques and strategic seasoning create a satisfying meal packed with protein and colorful produce you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 454 grams (1 lb) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower for a low-carb option)
- fresh cilantro
- sesame seeds
- green onions
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Rice Preparation: Cook rice according to package instructions, ensuring fluffy and tender grains. Keep warm and ready for serving.
- Meat Searing: Season beef slices with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet and quickly sear beef to achieve a golden-brown crust while maintaining inner juiciness. Remove and set aside.
- Vegetable Sautéing: In the same skillet, sauté bell peppers, onions, and garlic until crisp-tender, releasing their natural flavors and aromatic qualities.
- Sauce Creation: Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes to create a harmonious and complex sauce.
- Flavor Melding: Simmer sauce over vegetables until slightly reduced and glossy. Return seared beef to the skillet, gently tossing to coat thoroughly with the aromatic sauce.
- Plating: Layer warm rice as a base, top with beef and vegetable mixture. Garnish with fresh cilantro, sesame seeds, and green onions for added texture and visual appeal.
- Final Touch: Squeeze fresh lime juice over the dish to brighten flavors and enhance the overall taste profile. Serve immediately while hot and vibrant.
Notes
- Meat Preparation Pro Tip: Always slice beef against the grain for maximum tenderness and easier chewing. Cutting perpendicular to muscle fibers breaks down tough connective tissues.
- Sauce Balancing Technique: Adjust sauce ingredients to personal taste preferences. More sesame oil adds depth, while extra red pepper flakes increases heat level.
- Temperature Control Secret: Use high heat for quick searing to lock in beef’s juicy flavors without overcooking. Maintain skillet’s sizzling temperature for perfect caramelization.
- Freshness Booster: Select crisp, vibrant bell peppers and slice them uniformly for even cooking and appealing presentation. Mixing pepper colors creates visual excitement and nutritional variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg