Description
Juicy flank steak seared to perfection, stir-fried with crisp bell peppers and onions in a rich soy-garlic sauce. A Chinese takeout favorite you can make in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 large onion, sliced
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ginger, minced
1 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp rice vinegar or Shaoxing wine
Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Cooked white rice (optional)
Instructions
1. Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, and vinegar.
2. Add beef, toss to coat, then sprinkle with cornstarch and marinate for 15–20 mins.
3. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet; sear steak 1–2 mins per side. Remove and set aside.
4. Add remaining oil, stir-fry onions 1 min.
5. Add bell peppers and cook for 2–3 mins.
6. Return beef to pan. Add garlic, ginger, sesame oil, red pepper flakes.
7. Stir and cook until everything is coated and heated through.
8. Serve hot over rice, garnish with sesame seeds.
Notes
Slice beef against the grain for tenderness.
Use a hot wok or pan for a better sear.
Do not overcrowd the pan—sear in batches if necessary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg