Spicy Beef With Peppers Recipe

Name: Spicy Beef With Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1/2-lb) piece flank steak, well trimmed; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 1/2 teaspoons Chinese rice wine (preferably Shaoxing) or medium-dry Sherry; 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled garlic (use a rasp grater); 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger (use a rasp grater); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 5 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon ketchup; 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce; 2 to 3 teaspoons chile garlic sauce, such as Vietnamese Tuong Ot Toi; 1 large red bell pepper, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide strips (1 1/2 cups); 2 scallions, halved lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces (1/2 cup); Accompaniment: steamed white rice; a rasp grater; a well-seasoned 14-inch flat-bottomed wok

Servings: persons

1 (1/2-lb) piece flank steak, well trimmed
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons Chinese rice wine (preferably Shaoxing) or medium-dry Sherry
1 teaspoon finely grated peeled garlic (use a rasp grater)
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger (use a rasp grater)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
5 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
2 to 3 teaspoons chile garlic sauce, such as Vietnamese Tuong Ot Toi
1 large red bell pepper, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide strips (1 1/2 cups)
2 scallions, halved lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces (1/2 cup)
Accompaniment: steamed white rice
a rasp grater; a well-seasoned 14-inch flat-bottomed wok

1
Cut steak with grain into 1 1/2- to 2-inch-wide strips. Cut each strip across grain into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Put slices into a medium bowl with soy sauce, cornstarch, rice wine, garlic, ginger, 1/4 teaspoon salt, sugar, and 1 teaspoon oil and stir with a fork. 3Stir together ketchup, hoisin, and chile garlic sauce in a small bowl.
2
Heat wok over high heat until a bead of water vaporizes within 1 to 2 seconds of contact. Pour 2 teaspoons oil down side of wok, then swirl oil, tilting wok to coat sides. Add beef, spreading pieces in 1 layer on bottom and sides as quickly as possible. Cook, undisturbed, letting beef begin to brown, 1 minute, then stir-fry until meat is just browned on all sides but still pink in center, about 1 minute. Transfer meat and any juices to a plate.
3
Pour remaining 2 teaspoons oil down side of unwashed wok over high heat, then swirl oil, tilting wok to coat sides. Add bell pepper, scallions, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir-fry 30 seconds, then add reserved beef with any juices and ketchup mixture. Stir-fry until combined well and sauce thickens slightly, about 30 seconds, then transfer to a platter.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1/2-lb) piece flank steak, well trimmed, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1 1/2 teaspoons Chinese rice wine (preferably Shaoxing) or medium-dry Sherry, and more.

Yes, Spicy Beef With Peppers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Spicy Beef With Peppers

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