Are you craving a quick, mouth-watering Chinese stir-fry that will transport your taste buds straight to the bustling streets of Beijing? Look no further! This Beef and Green Peppers recipe is not just a meal, it's a culinary adventure that promises restaurant-quality flavor right in your own kitchen. With tender beef, crisp green peppers, and a savory sauce that will make your senses dance, this dish is about to become your new weeknight dinner obsession.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Chinese
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef sirloin, sliced
- 2 green bell peppers, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by slicing beef sirloin into thin strips, cutting green bell peppers into strips, and thinly slicing the onion. Mince fresh ginger finely.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until the oil is shimmering and hot.
- Add minced ginger to the hot oil and stir quickly for about 30 seconds to release its aromatic flavors.
- Add sliced beef sirloin to the wok and stir-fry rapidly, continuously moving the meat to ensure even cooking. Cook for approximately 3-4 minutes until the beef is browned but not fully cooked through.
- Add sliced onions to the wok and continue stir-frying for an additional 2 minutes until the onions start to become translucent.
- Add sliced green bell peppers and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, maintaining high heat and constant stirring.
- Pour soy sauce over the beef and vegetables, stirring to coat evenly and allow the sauce to caramelize slightly.
- Cook for a final 1-2 minutes, ensuring beef is fully cooked and vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a serving plate immediately to prevent overcooking.
- Serve hot, optionally with steamed rice as a complementary side dish.
Tips
- Slice meat against the grain for maximum tenderness
- Ensure your wok or skillet is blazing hot before adding ingredients
- Cut vegetables into uniform sizes for even cooking
- Don't overcrowd the pan - this prevents proper stir-frying
- Have all ingredients prepped before you start cooking
- Use high heat and keep ingredients moving constantly
- For extra flavor, marinate beef in soy sauce for 15 minutes before cooking
- Fresh ginger is key - avoid dried or powdered ginger if possible
- Let meat rest for a moment after cooking to retain juices
- Serve immediately for the best texture and temperature
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 10g
Protein: 30g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 80mg
