Chinese Pepper Steak Recipe / Beef Tomatoes, Onions and Green Pepper

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, while tamari is a gluten-free option.

beef sirloin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: flank steak

Chicken breast is leaner, while flank steak is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: canola oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Canola oil has a healthier fat profile, and sunflower oil is often cheaper.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: peanut oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat, while peanut oil can be more affordable.

Slice beef sirloin thinly against the grain.

Marinate beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and black pepper for 15 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering.

Add marinated beef to the skillet and stir-fry until browned, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove beef from skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add sliced bell peppers and onion; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.

Add minced garlic and ginger; stir-fry for an additional minute until fragrant.

Return the beef to the skillet and mix with vegetables.

Add sesame oil and stir to combine, cooking for 1-2 minutes.

Serve hot over cooked rice and garnish with sliced green onions.

Cooking Techniques

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