Beef Stir Fry With Peppers and Onions
Beef Stir Fry with Peppers and Onions is an easy pepper steak stir fry recipe. This dish, inspired by the traditional Chinese stir fry, features beef strips marinated in orange juice, coconut aminos, and spices and then seared with bell peppers and onions. This dish comes together in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Marinade:
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 4 tablespoons coconut aminos or two tablespoons tamari soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
For the Stir Fry:
- 1 pound sirloin or other steak, cut into ½ strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 green bell pepper sliced thin
- 1 red bell pepper sliced thin
- 1 yellow onion sliced thin
- 2 green onions scallions, sliced diagonally
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds optional, for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together orange juice, coconut aminos or soy sauce, olive oil, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Add the beef strips to the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours for deeper flavor.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add green pepper, red bell pepper, and onion slices. Season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly softened but still crisp. Remove the vegetables from the pan and set aside.
- Add another tablespoon of oil to the hot pan. Remove beef from the marinade, letting excess liquid drip off. Add the beef strips to the skillet in a single layer. Season with a little salt and pepper. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
- Return the peppers and onions to the pan. Toss everything together and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the beef is cooked through.
- Remove from heat. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges.
Notes
Storage and Reheating
Let the meat cool completely before storing. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Label and date the container so you know when it was stored. To reheat on the stovetop, warm the stir fry in a skillet over medium heat with a small splash of water to prevent sticking. Stir often and heat until warmed through, about 5 to 7 minutes. You can also reheat leftovers in the microwave. Transfer to a microwave-safe dish, cover loosely, and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until hot.Nutrition
Calories: 272.9kcalCarbohydrates: 12.2gProtein: 27.9gTotal Fat: 12.1gSaturated Fat: 2.4gCholesterol: 69.2mgSodium: 422.7mgPotassium: 668.7mgFiber: 2.3gSugar: 4.6gNet Carbohydrates: 9.9g
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