Description
This Hot and Spicy Beef Recipe features thinly sliced flank steak stir-fried with vibrant bell peppers, onion, and a flavorful sauce blend of soy, oyster, hoisin, and chili garlic sauce. Perfectly balanced with a kick of heat and aromatic ginger and garlic, it’s a quick and delicious Asian-inspired main course great for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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Beef and Marinade
- 1 pound flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Pinch of black pepper
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce (or more to taste)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2–3 dried red chilies or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef: In a medium bowl, combine the thinly sliced beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and a pinch of black pepper. Toss well to coat evenly and let it marinate for 10 to 15 minutes to tenderize and infuse flavor.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, chili garlic sauce, and rice vinegar until fully combined. Set aside.
- Cook the Beef: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and sear without stirring for 2 to 3 minutes to get a nice browned crust. Then stir-fry the beef for another 1 to 2 minutes until it’s fully browned. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables and Aromatics: In the same pan, add the sliced bell peppers, onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, and dried red chilies (if using). Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender but still crisp.
- Combine and Finish: Return the cooked beef to the pan and pour in the prepared sauce mixture. Stir everything together thoroughly and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until the beef is heated through and coated with the flavorful sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles to soak up the flavorful sauce.
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of chili garlic sauce or dried red chilies.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute tamari for soy sauce and check all sauces for gluten content.
- Slice the beef thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness.
- If you prefer milder heat, omit the dried chilies and reduce chili garlic sauce.
