The Best Beef and Pepper Stir Fry

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Make a marinade with cornstarch, baking soda, and soy sauce in a large bowl and whisk until smooth.
  2. 2Add the sliced beef to the bowl and toss until every piece is well coated in the marinade.
  3. 3Let it marinate for a couple of hours or up to overnight.
  4. 4For the sauce, mix sugar, cornstarch, and black pepper in a medium bowl.
  5. 5Add oyster sauce, Shaoxing Chinese wine, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and water.
  6. 6Whisk until the sugar and cornstarch are dissolved.
  7. 7Slice three to four large red bell peppers into strips.
  8. 8Finally, chop six large garlic cloves.
  9. 9Heat oil in a deep skillet or wok and add the marinated beef.
  10. 10Cook the beef over medium-high heat, searing until beautifully caramelized.
  11. 11Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
  12. 12Add the peppers and garlic to the pan and sauté until the peppers are soft.
  13. 13Add the meat back to the pan along with the pea pods and toss.
  14. 14Whisk the sauce again and add it to the skillet.
  15. 15Cook, stirring until the sauce gets glossy and coats all of the beef and veggies.
  16. 16Serve the stir-fry over rice and garnish with scallions.

Ingredients

  • 0.25 cup corn starch
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 1.75 pounds steak
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1.5 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 0.25 cup oyster sauce
  • 0.25 cup Shaoxing Chinese wine
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 0.75 cup water
  • 0.25 cup canola or vegetable oil
  • 4 medium-large red bell peppers
  • 6 large garlic cloves
  • 8 ounces mushrooms
  • 1 cup pea pods
  • 4 cups cooked sushi or white rice
  • 3 -4 scallions chopped

Equipment

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Tips

  • Place the steak(s) into the freezer for 20-30 minutes before slicing. When they are firm, they are much easier to cut into very thin, even slices.
  • Slice and prepare all over your veggies before you begin cooking. This stir fry will come together very quickly when you start to cook.
  • You can also use dry sherry instead of Shaoxing Chinese wine in the sauce.
  • You can also use sirloin or ribeye steak.
  • Serve over rice, garnished with chopped scallions, and devour!