Sometimes the simplest ingredients are all it takes to create a meal that feels truly special. This succulent beef stir-fry with peppers and onions is a perfect example. Thin slices of tender beef are quickly stir-fried over high heat with colorful peppers and sweet onions, before everything is tossed in a flavorful Asian sauce. The result is a dish that is both juicy, filling, and full of delicious flavors.

This is a perfect dinner when you’re short on time but still want to serve something that feels homemade and luxurious. The secret to the tender steak is to slice the meat thinly and fry it quickly over high heat. The vegetables also retain their freshness and a bit of their chewiness, which gives a lovely balance in every bite.

Serve it with freshly cooked jasmine rice or noodles for a complete meal that the whole family will enjoy. It’s also a recipe that can easily be varied with the vegetables you have at home.

Here’s why you’ll love this recipe

• Ready in about 30 minutes.
• Tender and juicy beef.
• Full of fresh vegetables.
• Tasty Asian sauce.
• Perfect for both weekdays and weekends.

Ingredients (4 servings)

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• 600 g sirloin steak or entrecôte, thinly sliced
• 1 green pepper
• 1 red pepper
• 2 yellow onions
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
• 2 tbsp rapeseed oil

For the sauce

• 4 tbsp Japanese soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 tbsp cornstarch

For serving

• Jasmine rice or egg noodles
• Chopped green onion
• Sesame seeds (optional)
  

  Do this:

  1. Cook rice or noodles according to the instructions on the package.
  2. Mix all the ingredients for the sauce in a bowl.
  3. Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok.
  4. Fry the meat quickly over high heat in batches, about 1–2 minutes. Set aside.
  5. Sauté onion, bell pepper, garlic and ginger in the same pan for 3–4 minutes.
  6. Put the meat back.
  7. Pour over the sauce and stir.
  8. Let everything simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and envelops the meat and vegetables.
  9. Serve immediately with rice or noodles and top with green onions and sesame seeds.

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  Serving suggestions

  This beef wok goes great with:

  • Jasminris.
  • Egg noodles.
  • It’s a joke.
  • Steamed broccoli.
  • A fresh cucumber salad with lime.

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  Tips for best results

  • Cut the meat across the muscle fibers for extra tenderness.
  • Fry on really high heat for the best frying surface.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan – rather fry the meat in batches.
  • Add chili if you want a little extra heat.
  • Mushrooms, sugar snap peas or broccoli are also great in the wok.