What You Can Learn From This Recipe?
This recipe will teach you how to become an expert at stir-frying, a rapid cooking method that preserves texture and flavor. You’ll also learn how to cook beef correctly for tender, juicy results and how to balance flavors in a sauce.
What I Love About This Recipe?
Due to its quickness, adaptability, and abundance of taste, this recipe is one of my favorites. It’s a healthy supper that tastes decadent yet is still nourishing.
What’s the Best Way to Store Leftovers?
Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to three days in an airtight container. To preserve the consistency of the sauce and prevent overcooking, reheat in a skillet.
What to Serve With It?
Serve this stir-fry with noodles, fried rice, or steaming jasmine rice. Serve with a simple cucumber salad or a side of spring rolls for a full dinner.
Pepper Steak Stir Fry
Description
A traditional meal with Asian influences, pepper steak stir-fry blends tender steak pieces with colorful bell peppers, all of which are encased in a rich, flavorful sauce. For hectic weeknights or when you're craving something filling but healthful, this simple dish is ideal. The recipe is a flexible addition to your dinner repertoire and goes well with noodles or steamed rice.
For the Stir Fry:
For the Sauce:
Instructions
Prepare the Beef:
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Marinate the Beef:
- In a bowl, toss the sliced beef with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
- Let it sit for 10 minutes.
Prepare the Sauce:
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- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, water, sugar, garlic, and ginger.
- Set aside.
Cook the Stir Fry:
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Sear the Beef:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the beef and cook for 2-3 minutes until browned.
- Remove and set aside.
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Cook the Vegetables:
- Add the remaining oil to the skillet. Stir-fry the bell peppers and onion for 4-5 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
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Combine:
- Return the beef to the skillet.
- Pour in the sauce and stir well to coat everything evenly.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Serve:
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- Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Saturated Fat 3g15%
- Cholesterol 60mg20%
- Sodium 900mg38%
- Potassium 500mg15%
- Total Carbohydrate 18g6%
- Dietary Fiber 3g12%
- Sugars 6g
- Protein 32g64%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
- For the best texture, slice the steak thinly and against the grain of the stake.
- You can add more vegetables like snap peas, broccoli, or carrots for extra nutrition.
- To save time, prep all ingredients before you start cooking, as stir-frying is a quick process.
Journey of Pepper Steak Stir Fry
A popular dish with origins in both traditional Chinese and Chinese-American cuisines is pepper steak stir-fry. During the Han Dynasty in China, the idea of stir-frying emerged as a way to swiftly prepare food over high heat with little fuel. The method became widely used as the basis for numerous meals with Asian influences.
The beef, usually flank or sirloin, is the main attraction of this dish because of its delicate texture and capacity to absorb marinades. Introduced to China during the Columbian Exchange, bell peppers offer a burst of color and a hint of sweetness. They produce the ideal balance of flavors and textures when combined.
This dish gained popularity in Chinese-American cuisine when immigrants modified their traditional recipes to use ingredients that were readily available in the area. Three essential ingredients in Chinese cooking—soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil—all provide umami and depth to this dish.
Due to its simplicity and adaptability, pepper steak stir fry is now loved all over the world. It's a favorite with busy families and foodies alike because it's a quick dinner that can be customized to individual preferences.
You are participating in a culinary tradition that unites cultures and honors the skill of rapid, tasty cooking while you enjoy this dish. I appreciate you joining me on this delectable adventure!
