βοΈ Servings: 4 π½οΈ
β±οΈ Prep Time: 15 min β³
β±οΈ Cook Time: 15 min π₯
β±οΈ Total Time: 30 min β³
πΉ π Ingredients πΉ
For the Steak π₯©:
1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain πͺ
1 tbsp cornstarch πΎ
1 tbsp soy sauce π₯’
1 tsp sesame oil (optional) π₯
Pinch of black pepper π§
For the Stir-Fry π«π§ :
2 tbsp oil (vegetable or canola) π’οΈ
1 red bell pepper, sliced π«
1 green bell pepper, sliced π«
1 yellow onion, sliced π§
3 cloves garlic, minced π§
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (optional) πΏ
For the Sauce π₯£:
ΒΌ cup low-sodium soy sauce π₯’
2 tbsp oyster sauce π₯
1 tbsp hoisin sauce or brown sugar π―
1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar) π
Β½ cup beef broth or water π₯£
1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (slurry for thickening) πΎπ§
πΉ π₯ Instructions π©βπ³ πΉ
βοΈ 1οΈβ£ Marinate the Beef π₯©
Toss sliced steak with 1 tbsp soy sauce π₯’, 1 tbsp cornstarch πΎ, sesame oil π₯, and black pepper π§.
Let sit 10β15 min while prepping veggies and sauce β³.
βοΈ 2οΈβ£ Make the Sauce π₯£
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce π₯’, oyster sauce π₯, hoisin or brown sugar π―, vinegar π, broth π₯£, and cornstarch slurry πΎπ§.
Set aside.
βοΈ 3οΈβ£ Cook the Beef π₯©π₯
Heat 1 tbsp oil π’οΈ in a large skillet or wok over high heat π₯.
Add beef in a single layer (cook in batches if needed).
Sear 1β2 min per side until browned β¨.
Remove from pan and set aside.
βοΈ 4οΈβ£ SautΓ© Veggies π«π§
Add another tbsp oil π’οΈ.
Stir-fry onion π§ and bell peppers π« for 3β4 min until slightly softened but still crisp.
Add garlic π§ (and ginger πΏ if using) and cook another 30 sec β³.
βοΈ 5οΈβ£ Combine & Finish π½οΈ
Return beef π₯© to the pan.
Pour in the sauce π₯£ and toss everything together.
Cook 2β3 more min until sauce thickens and coats all ingredients β¨.
βοΈ 6οΈβ£ Serve π
Serve hot over steamed rice π, noodles π, or cauliflower rice π₯¦.
Garnish with green onions πΏ or sesame seeds π± if desired.
π· π΄ Pro Tips π‘:
Slice steak thinly and against the grain for tenderness πͺ. Partially freezing it for 20β30 min makes slicing easier βοΈ.
Donβt overcrowd the pan when searing the beef π₯©βit needs space to brown, not steam.
Add heat πΆοΈ with chili flakes or Sriracha if desired.