Description
This easy Pepper Steak Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful dinner combining tender beef strips with crisp bell peppers, onions, and a savory sauce made with vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and grape juice. Ready in under 30 minutes, it offers a colorful, nutritious, and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 300g lean beef strips, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (natural)
- 1/4 cup grape juice
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Cooking Oils & Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (natural), plus extra for stir frying
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Slice the beef into thin strips against the grain to ensure tenderness. Wash and cut the bell peppers into strips. Thinly slice the onion. Mince the garlic and finely grate the fresh ginger to have all components ready for cooking.
- Make the Savory Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), soy sauce (natural), grape juice, freshly ground black pepper, and the natural gelling agent until well combined. This sauce will coat your stir fry ingredients with a balanced flavor.
- Cook the Beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil (natural) in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the beef strips and sauté until lightly browned, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside to preserve texture.
- Stir Fry the Vegetables: Add a bit more sesame oil (natural) to the pan. Toss in the garlic, ginger, sliced onions, and bell peppers. Cook while stirring constantly for about 4 to 5 minutes until the vegetables are just tender yet still vibrant in color.
- Combine and Finish: Return the beef to the pan with the vegetables, pour the prepared sauce over everything, and stir thoroughly. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly with the natural gelling agent.
Notes
- Cut beef thinly to speed cooking and maintain tenderness.
- Use high heat to quickly sear ingredients and keep vegetables crisp.
- Prepare all ingredients before cooking to save time and avoid overcooking.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary for even browning.
- Adjust sauce thickness by adding more or less natural gelling agent as preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Pepper Steak Stir Fry, Beef Stir Fry, Quick Dinner, Asian Stir Fry, Colorful Vegetables, Savory Sauce, Weeknight Meal
