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Chinese Beef Stir-Fry
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Chinese Beef Stir-Fry
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Chinese Beef Stir-Fry

A quick and flavorful Chinese Beef Stir-Fry recipe featuring tender beef strips, crisp bell peppers, and onions, all tossed in a savory homemade sauce. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal and comes together in minutes.
#Beef
#Stir-fry
#Chinese
#Quick Dinner
#Weeknight Meal
#Asian Cuisine
Ingredients Prep
Ingredients Prep

Recipe Information

15m
Prep Time
10m
Cook Time
25m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Chinese
Arabic
Nutrition (per serving)
380
Calories
28g
Protein
25g
Carbs
20g
Fat
Sizzling Beef
Sizzling Beef

Ingredients

  • Red Bell Pepper
    (diced into squares)

    1 medium
  • Green Bell Pepper
    (diced into squares)

    1 medium
  • Onion
    (diced into squares)

    1 medium
  • Green Chili
    (finely chopped, optional, for heat)

    1 small
  • Minced Garlic

    1 tsp
  • Minced Ginger

    1 tsp
  • Beef (Boftik cut or similar thin slices)
    (cut into small strips)

    400 g
  • Soy Sauce
    (for beef marinade)

    1 cup
  • Baking Powder
    (for beef marinade, tenderizes beef)

    1 tsp
  • Cornstarch
    (for beef marinade)

    1 tbsp
  • Soy Sauce
    (for final sauce)

    1 cup
  • BBQ Sauce
    (for final sauce)

    1 cup
  • White Vinegar
    (for final sauce)

    1 tsp
  • Sugar
    (for final sauce)

    1 tsp
  • Black Pepper
    (for final sauce)

    1 tsp
  • Cooking Oil
    (for stir-frying)

    2 tbsp
Servings: 4
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Vegetables Stir-frying
Vegetables Stir-frying

Instructions

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  • 1

    Cut the beef (Boftik or similar thin slices) into small, bite-sized pieces or strips.
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    Cut the beef (Boftik or similar thin slices) into small, bite-sized pieces or strips.
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    Cut against the grain for more tender beef.
  • 2

    In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Add the beef strips and mix well to coat. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
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    In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Add the beef strips and mix well to coat. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
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    Baking powder helps tenderize the beef, making it soft and juicy.
  • 3

    Dice the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onion into uniform squares. If using, finely chop the green chili. Mince the garlic and ginger.
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    Dice the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onion into uniform squares. If using, finely chop the green chili. Mince the garlic and ginger.
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    Consistent sizing ensures even cooking for the vegetables.
  • 4

    Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large pan or wok over high heat. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry until browned and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the beef from the pan and set it aside.
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    Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large pan or wok over high heat. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry until browned and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the beef from the pan and set it aside.
    4m

    Don't overcrowd the pan; cook beef in batches if necessary to get a good sear.
  • 5

    Add another tablespoon of cooking oil to the same pan (if needed). Add the diced bell peppers, onion, green chili (if using), minced garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
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    Add another tablespoon of cooking oil to the same pan (if needed). Add the diced bell peppers, onion, green chili (if using), minced garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
    4m

    Keep the heat high for stir-frying to maintain vegetable crispness.
  • 6

    While the vegetables are cooking, prepare the final sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup BBQ sauce, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
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    While the vegetables are cooking, prepare the final sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup BBQ sauce, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
    2m

    Adjust sugar and vinegar to your preference for a balanced sweet and tangy flavor.
  • 7

    Return the cooked beef to the pan with the stir-fried vegetables. Pour the prepared final sauce over everything. Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes until all ingredients are well coated and the sauce slightly thickens.
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    Return the cooked beef to the pan with the stir-fried vegetables. Pour the prepared final sauce over everything. Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes until all ingredients are well coated and the sauce slightly thickens.
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    Ensure the sauce simmers briefly to thicken and coat the ingredients evenly.
  • 8

    Serve the Chinese Beef Stir-Fry immediately with steamed rice or noodles.
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    Serve the Chinese Beef Stir-Fry immediately with steamed rice or noodles.
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    Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions for extra flavor and presentation.
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