Sizzling Beef with Onions & Peppers!

Sizzling Beef with Onions & Peppers

Ingredients

For the beef

• 500 g (1 lb) beef (sirloin, flank, or ribeye)

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp oil

• ½ tsp black pepper

Vegetables

• 1 large onion, cut into chunks

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 1 green bell pepper, sliced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Sauce

• 3 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp sugar or honey

• ½ cup beef broth or water

• 1 tsp cornstarch (for thickening)

For cooking

• 2 tbsp oil (vegetable or peanut)

Instructions

1. Prep the beef

   • Slice beef thinly against the grain

   • Mix with cornstarch, soy sauce, oil, and pepper

   • Let rest 10–15 minutes

2. Make the sauce

   • Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, Worcestershire, sugar, broth, and cornstarch

   • Set aside

3. Sear the beef

   • Heat pan or wok until very hot

   • Add 1 tbsp oil

   • Sear beef in batches (don’t crowd!)

   • Cook 1–2 minutes per side, remove and set aside

4. Cook vegetables

   • Add remaining oil

   • Sauté onions until slightly soft but still crisp

   • Add peppers and garlic, cook 1–2 minutes

5. Combine & sizzle

   • Return beef to pan

   • Pour in sauce

   • Toss everything together until glossy and thick (2–3 minutes)

6. Serve immediately

   • Best served sizzling hot 🔥

Q & A

Q: What cut of beef is best?
A: Sirloin, flank steak, ribeye, or skirt steak. Tender cuts work best.

Q: Why slice against the grain?
A: It shortens muscle fibers → much more tender beef.

Q: Can I skip oyster sauce?
A: Yes. Replace with extra soy sauce + a splash of hoisin or Worcestershire.

Q: How do I keep the beef tender?
A:

• High heat

• Quick cooking

• Cornstarch coating

• Don’t overcook

Q: Can I add other vegetables?
A: Absolutely! Mushrooms, green beans, broccoli, or snap peas all work.

Q: Is this spicy?
A: Not by default. Add:

• Chili flakes

• Fresh chili

• Chili oil
  if you like heat 🌶️

Q: What do I serve it with?
A:

• Steamed rice 🍚

• Fried rice

• Noodles

• Or wrap in lettuce for low-carb