Description
This recipe delivers tender strips of beef stir-fried with colorful bell peppers and onions, all coated in a savory sauce. It’s a quick and easy weeknight meal that’s full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef tenderloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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Marinate Beef: In a bowl, combine beef slices with cornstarch, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 30 minutes) in the refrigerator.
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Stir-fry Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell peppers and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, or until softened and slightly browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
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Cook Beef: Add marinated beef to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
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Make Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together beef broth, brown sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper.
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Combine and Simmer: Return vegetables to the skillet. Pour sauce over beef and vegetables. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until sauce has thickened slightly.
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Serve: Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute or add other vegetables, such as mushrooms, snap peas, or water chestnuts.
- You can adjust the amount of brown sugar to your taste.
- For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to feed a larger crowd.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Dinner