Description
A quick and delicious dish featuring tender beef, colorful bell peppers, and aromatic onions, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef steak (flank or sirloin, sliced thinly against the grain)
- 2 cups bell peppers (mixed colors: red, green, yellow)
- 1 large onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 1/2 cup beef broth (homemade)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the beef: Thinly slice 1 pound of flank or sirloin steak against the grain.
- Prepare the vegetables: Slice 2 cups of mixed bell peppers and 1 large onion into thin strips.
- Heat the skillet: Pour 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil into a heated skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the steak: Add the seasoned steak to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes, until browned.
- Add onions and peppers: Toss in the sliced onions and bell peppers, cooking for another 3 minutes.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup beef broth, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
- Combine everything: Pour the sauce over the beef and vegetables, cooking for another 2-3 minutes to thicken.
Notes
Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles, and store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg