Pepper Steak Stir Fry Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef, thinly sliced against the grain or cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil (such as vegetable, canola, or peanut oil) or your preferred fat
• 1 tablespoon garlic, roughly chopped
• 1 cup bell peppers (any color or combination), cut into bite-sized pieces or strips
• 1/2 tablespoon oyster sauce
• Salt, to taste
• Optional garnish: Chopped green onions

Instructions

1. 1

   Marinate the Beef: In a medium bowl, combine...: Marinate the Beef: In a medium bowl, combine the sliced beef with the soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and sugar. Mix well to ensure the beef is evenly coated. Allow the beef to marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature. For a deeper flavor, you can marinate it overnight in the refrigerator. If refrigerating, bring the beef to near room temperature before cooking.

2. 2

   Sauté Aromatics and Brown Beef: Heat the cooking...: Sauté Aromatics and Brown Beef: Heat the cooking oil or fat in a medium to large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chopped garlic and cook for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant (be careful not to burn it). Add the marinated beef to the pan and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the beef is mostly browned but not fully cooked through. Remove the beef and garlic from the pan and set aside.

3. 3

   Stir-Fry the Peppers: Add the sliced bell peppers...: Stir-Fry the Peppers: Add the sliced bell peppers to the same pan. Stir-fry them for 2 to 3 minutes, or until they are fragrant and reach your desired tenderness. Some people prefer them with a slight crunch, while others like them softer.

4. 4

   Combine and Finish: Return the partially cooked beef...: Combine and Finish: Return the partially cooked beef and garlic to the pan with the peppers. Add the oyster sauce and a pinch of salt to taste. Stir-fry everything together for another 1 to 2 minutes, or until the beef is cooked to your desired doneness and the sauce has coated everything nicely.

5. 5

   Serve: Remove the pepper steak from the heat....: Serve: Remove the pepper steak from the heat. If desired, garnish with chopped green onions before serving. Serve hot with rice or noodles.