Seared Beef and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry

Name: Seared Beef and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 5 ounce beef sirloin steak (thinly sliced against the grain); 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 0.5 red bell pepper (thinly sliced); 0.5 yellow bell pepper (thinly sliced); 1 clove garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated); 0.25 cup beef broth; 0.5 teaspoon sugar; 1 cup instant jasmine rice (uncooked); 1 tablespoon fresh green onion (chopped)

Tender strips of seared beef and colorful bell peppers tossed in a savory, aromatic sauce, served over fluffy instant jasmine rice.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 20 min
Servings: 1
Cuisine: Chinese
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $8.89/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

5 ounce beef sirloin steak (thinly sliced against the grain)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
0.5 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
0.5 yellow bell pepper (thinly sliced)
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
0.25 cup beef broth
0.5 teaspoon sugar
1 cup instant jasmine rice (uncooked)
1 tablespoon fresh green onion (chopped)

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine 5 ounces beef sirloin steak, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Toss to coat and set aside to marinate for at least 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare 1 cup instant jasmine rice according to package directions.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned. Remove beef from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add 1/2 each red bell pepper and 1/2 each yellow bell pepper, 1 clove minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, until peppers are tender-crisp.
In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup beef broth, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and 1/2 teaspoon sugar for the stir-fry sauce.
Return the seared beef to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the stir-fry sauce over everything and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Serve the seared beef and bell pepper stir-fry immediately over the cooked jasmine rice, garnished with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh green onion if desired.

Notes

To ensure crispy beef, do not overcrowd the pan. Cook in batches if necessary. Adjust soy sauce for desired saltiness.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 610
Protein: 42.5 g
Carbohydrates: 64.8 g
Fat: 20.3 g
Fiber: 4.1 g
Sodium: 1450 mg
Saturated Fat: 5.4 g
Sugar: 7.9 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg