Welcome to our tasty corner! Today, we’re diving into something amazing – Pepper Steak Stir Fry.
This dish is a flavor party with beef, colorful peppers, and a dance of tastes.
Come along as we explore its roots, textures, and secrets to make it perfect!
Check out my other Beef Recipes:
Steak Fried Rice
Mongolian Beef
Beef Udon Soup
Background and Origins:
Picture this dish as a food explorer from China, bringing joy to tables everywhere.
It’s a friend to home cooks and food lovers worldwide, sharing its tasty secrets.
Flavors, Textures, and Overall Taste Profile:
Think of tender beef, soaking up soy sauce, ginger, and chili flakes. Imagine vibrant colors of bell peppers, a garlic and onion dance, and a tasty blend of oyster sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil.
It’s a flavor festival – savory, sweet, and nutty – making you crave more.
Tips and Techniques:
Here are simple tips:
- Slice Smart: Cut the beef right for a juicy bite.
- Marinate Magic: Let the beef soak in joy – baking soda, cornstarch, soy sauce, ginger, and chili flakes make it extra tasty.
- Hot Wok, Quick Joy: Stir-frying is fast fun. A hot wok keeps veggies crisp and beef juicy.
- Sauce Perfection: Mix rice vinegar, oyster sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and cornstarch for a sauce that makes your dish sing.
Here’s what I used for this recipe:
Pepper Steak Stir Fry
Ingredients
For the steak:
- 250 gr Beef steak sliced against the grain
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tsp Ginger paste
- 1 tsp Chili Flakes
For the stir fry sauce:
- 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 3 tbsp Oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 tsp Cornstarch
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
For the dish:
- 2 Bell peppers thinly sliced
- 1 Onion thinly sliced
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
Instructions
- Cut all the vegetables – thinly slice the bell peppers, onion, and mince the garlic.
- In a bowl, combine the sliced beef with baking soda, cornstarch, soy sauce, minced ginger, and chili flakes. Mix well and let it marinate for about 15-20 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, prepare the stir fry sauce by combining rice vinegar, oyster sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Mix until the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
- Heat a wok or a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil.
- Add the marinated beef to the hot pan and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes until it's browned and cooked through. Remove the cooked beef from the pan and set it aside.
- In the same pan, add a bit more vegetable oil if needed. Add minced garlic, sliced onion, then bell peppers. Add a splash of water if needed.Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender but still crisp.
- Return the cooked beef to the pan with the vegetables.Pour the stir fry sauce over the beef and vegetables. Toss everything together until the sauce evenly coats the ingredients and thickens slightly.
- Continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.Serve the pepper steak stir fry over rice or noodles and enjoy your delicious stir-fry!