Description
Savory Asian beef delight recipe combines tender meat with zesty marinade, creating an explosion of flavors. Succulent slices pair perfectly with steamed rice, offering a quick and satisfying meal for home cooks craving international cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz (567 g) beef steak (flank, skirt, or flat iron steak recommended)
- 11 oz (312 g) bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 4 oz (113 g) onion (1 small)
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 3 tbsps hoisin or oyster sauce
- 2 tbsps soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tbsps rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (or honey)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (for slurry)
- 1 tbsp water (for slurry)
- 1.4 oz (40 g) green onions
- 0.3 oz (8 g) garlic (2 cloves)
- 0.2 oz (6 g) ginger (½ tablespoon minced)
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp sea salt
- Sesame seeds (to taste)
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Partially freeze beef for enhanced slicing precision, then cut thin 1/4-inch strips against muscle grain to maximize tenderness.
- Marination Process: Combine beef with sesame oil, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt, allowing flavors to meld at room temperature for optimal absorption.
- Sauce and Ingredient Readiness: Mince garlic and ginger, slice green onions and bell peppers into uniform pieces while blending sauce components.
- High-Heat Cooking: Fire up wok to maximum temperature, swiftly stir-frying marinated beef until golden brown, then transfer to a separate plate while maintaining meat’s succulence.
- Vegetable Transformation: Rapidly sauté vegetable pieces in the same wok, creating slight crispness while preserving vibrant colors and releasing aromatic elements.
- Sauce Integration: Introduce minced garlic and ginger to vegetable mixture, then pour prepared sauce with cornstarch slurry, developing a glossy, rich consistency.
- Final Fusion: Reunite cooked beef with sauce-coated vegetables, gently tossing to ensure complete flavor distribution and temperature equilibrium.
- Elegant Presentation: Garnish with freshly chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds, adding textural contrast and visual sophistication to the dish.
Notes
- Freeze Beef Strategically: Chilling beef for 30 minutes makes slicing ultra-thin and precise, ensuring tender meat texture.
- Marinate with Purpose: Allow beef to absorb sesame oil, baking soda, and salt for 15-30 minutes, which tenderizes and enhances flavor absorption.
- Wok Temperature Matters: Ensure high heat when stir-frying to achieve golden-brown beef exterior and prevent moisture retention.
- Timing is Critical: Sauté vegetables briefly to maintain crisp texture and vibrant colors, avoiding overcooking that leads to mushy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 413
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg