Description
Quick and flavorful Pepper Steak Stir Fry combining tender beef sirloin strips with vibrant bell peppers and a rich natural sauce. Ready in 20 minutes, this colorful and nutritious dish is perfect for busy weeknights and customizable to suit your preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Marinade
- 8 oz beef sirloin strips
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (natural)
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp brown sugar (natural)
Vegetables
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, cut into thin wedges
- 2 cloves garlic, freshly minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
Sauce and Finish
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (natural)
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp brown sugar (natural)
- 1 tsp natural cornstarch
- 1–2 tbsp water (for slurry)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, freshly chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare and Marinate the Beef: Thinly slice beef sirloin into uniform strips. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar (natural). Toss the beef strips in this marinade and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Chop Your Veggies: Slice bell peppers into thin strips and cut onion into thin wedges. Mince the garlic and finely grate the ginger.
- Stir Fry Your Beef: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat with a dash of sesame oil. Add marinated beef strips and cook for 2-3 minutes until nicely seared but tender. Remove beef and set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables: In the same pan, add more sesame oil if needed. Sauté onions, garlic, and ginger until fragrant and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add bell peppers and stir fry for 3-4 minutes, keeping them slightly crisp.
- Make and Add the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix soy sauce (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar (natural), natural cornstarch, and water to form a slurry. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Cook until sauce thickens and glazes the ingredients.
- Combine and Finish: Return cooked beef to the pan and stir quickly to combine and heat through for about a minute. Drizzle with sesame oil and stir to incorporate the nutty aroma.
Notes
- Slice beef thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness.
- Use high heat for quick cooking to preserve moisture and crispness.
- Keep stirring vegetables to avoid overcooking and maintain crunch.
- Marinate beef briefly to boost flavor without extending prep time.
- Cook beef in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding and achieve a perfect sear.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Pepper Steak Stir Fry, quick dinner, beef stir fry, colorful vegetables, gluten free stir fry, weeknight meal
