Beef and Bell Pepper Stir Fry

Thin slices of beef sirloin are expertly stir-fried with vibrant bell peppers and onions in a savory sauce, creating a dish that pairs perfectly with rice.

Estimated cost: ₱85–₱120

Prep 10 min · Total 25 min · Serves 1

Nutrition per serving: 149 kcal · 20 g protein · 5 g carbs · 5.3 g fat

Ingredients

• 90g Beef sirloin
• 1/5 piece Green bell pepper
• 1/5 piece Red bell pepper
• 1/5 piece Yellow onion
• 2 teaspoons Cooking oil
• to taste White pepper powder
• 2/5 tablespoon Water
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 3/5 tablespoon Oyster sauce
• 1/5 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
• 1/20 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1/6 cup Chicken broth
• 2/5 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1/10 teaspoon White sugar
• 1/20 teaspoon Sesame oil

Steps

1. Slice the beef sirloin into thin strips and mix it with Shaoxing wine, water, cornstarch, oyster sauce, and a sprinkle of baking soda in a bowl. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for about 3 hours.
2. Blend chicken broth, soy sauce, more oyster sauce, white sugar, and sesame oil in a separate bowl to create the stir-fry sauce.
3. Heat oil in a pan over high heat and brown the marinated beef. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same pan, using the remaining oil, add sliced green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and onion. Sauté until vegetables are softened and the onions are translucent.
5. Return the beef to the pan with vegetables and pour in the prepared sauce. Cook on high heat, stirring until the sauce thickens. Add white pepper to taste.
6. Serve the stir-fry warm alongside steamed rice.

Prices are estimates based on Department of Agriculture price monitoring. Nutrition is estimated from ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central, FNRI).