Description
Sizzling beef and colorful pepper stir-fry bowl brings exciting Cantonese flavors to your dinner table. Quick skillet cooking delivers restaurant-quality results you can easily master at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) lean ground beef (90/10 or 80/20)
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup diced yellow bell pepper
- ½ cup finely diced sweet yellow onion
- ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 17.3 oz (490 g) Jasmine rice (1 pouch)
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1–2 tsps sriracha sauce
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger root
- ½ tsp kosher salt (optional)
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- toasted sesame seeds
- thinly sliced green onions
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a deep-sided skillet over medium-high heat, then add onions and bell peppers. Stir vigorously for 5-6 minutes until edges caramelize and vegetables soften, releasing their natural sweetness.
- Aromatics Infusion: Introduce minced garlic and grated ginger, quickly sautéing for 45-60 seconds to unlock their intense, fragrant profile without scorching.
- Beef Browning: Crumble ground beef into the skillet, breaking into uniform pieces. Cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until meat is completely caramelized with no trace of pink.
- Sauce Development: Reduce heat to medium and drizzle soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sriracha over the beef. Stir continuously to create a glossy, thick coating that envelops each ingredient with rich, complex flavors.
- Rice Preparation: Simultaneously cook jasmine rice according to package instructions, ensuring light and fluffy grains that serve as a perfect canvas for the vibrant stir-fry.
- Plating and Garnish: Ladle the spiced beef and pepper mixture over the rice, then finish with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and delicate green onion ribbons for added texture and fresh flavor dimensions.
Notes
- Prep Ahead: Chop vegetables and measure sauces beforehand to streamline cooking and ensure a smooth, stress-free stir-fry experience.
- Heat Control: Maintain medium-high heat to achieve perfect caramelization on beef and vegetables without burning delicate ingredients.
- Sauce Balancing: Adjust soy sauce, hoisin, and sriracha to personal taste preferences, creating a customized flavor profile that suits your palate.
- Garnish Impact: Sesame seeds and green onions aren’t just decoration – they add crucial texture and bright, fresh finishing notes to the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg