Ingredients and Weight:
- Beef flank steak or sirloin, 500 grams (about 1 pound)
- Red bell peppers, 2 (sliced into strips)
- Onion, 1 (sliced into rings)
- Garlic, 5 cloves (minced)
- Soy sauce, 3 tablespoons
- Rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons
- Brown sugar, 2 tablespoons
- Sesame oil, 1 teaspoon
- Cornstarch, 1 tablespoon (for slurry)
- Green onions or scallions for garnishing
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Thinly slice the beef across the grain into strips about 2 inches long and 1/4 inch wide.
- Marinate the beef with a mixture of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil for about 15 minutes.
- Heat up a pan with oil and stir-fry the beef until it turns a light brown color. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the onions and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.
- Add the red bell peppers and continue to stir-fry for another minute or two.
- Mix the brown sugar with a little water to create a simple syrup and pour into the pan.
- Return the beef to the pan and coat it with the sauce.
- Make a slurry with corn starch and water and pour it into the pan to thicken the sauce.
- Garnish with green onions or scallions and serve immediately.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: depending on the exact ingredients used, the calorie count will vary. Generally, this dish can range from 400-500 calories per serving.
- Protein: depending on the meat used, this dish provides a good amount of protein.
- Fat: depends on the cut of beef and the amount of oil used during cooking.
- Carbohydrates: from the brown sugar and any starch used in the sauce.
Dish Characteristics:
- This is a typical Americanized Chinese dish that is sweet, savory, and slightly spicy due to the red peppers.
- The beef is tender and coated in a rich, sticky sauce that is perfect for dipping rice or noodles into.
- The dish is full of flavor and aroma from the combination of garlic, onions, and red peppers.
User Comments:
- "This dish was amazing! The beef was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful."
- "I love how easy this recipe is to make but it still tastes like a high-end restaurant dish."
- "I served this for my family and they all loved it! The red peppers added a nice kick of flavor."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to slice the beef very thinly across the grain to ensure tenderness.
- Use high-quality soy sauce for better flavor.
- Adjust the heat level by adding more or less red peppers as per preference.
- This dish pairs well with white rice or noodles.
