Easy and Flavorful Asian-Style Dish This colorful and savory Beef Pepper Stir-Fry with Onions is a quick, delicious, and nutritious dish packed with tender beef strips, crisp bell peppers, and sweet onions in a flavorful stir-fry sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner and great served over steamed rice or noodles.
⭐ Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) beef sirloin or flank steak, sliced into thin strips
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced (optional)
For the Stir-Fry Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
🔥 Instructions:
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, sugar, water, and black pepper. Set aside.
- Cook the Beef:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
- Add beef slices and sear until browned (about 2–3 minutes). Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Stir-Fry the Vegetables:
- In the same pan, add remaining oil. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add onions and bell peppers. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
- Combine and Finish:
- Return the beef to the pan. Pour in the sauce and toss everything together.
- Stir-fry for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables evenly.
- Serve Hot:
- Serve over steamed white rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired.
💡 Tips for Best Results:
- Slice beef thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Add a dash of chili flakes or sriracha for some heat.
- Use different bell pepper colors for more visual appeal and sweetness.
