Mareco Beef and Pepper Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• 12 oz flank steak (or sirloin), thinly sliced
• 2 medium bell peppers (mixed colors), thinly sliced
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
• 3 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium if desired)
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 tbsp neutral oil (canola/vegetable)
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 cups cooked noodles or rice, for serving

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (15 minutes): Slice the beef thinly, then slice bell peppers and onion. Mince garlic and ginger.

2. 2

   Mix sauce: In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and water until smooth.

3. 3

   Cook (15 minutes): Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat and add 1 tbsp oil. Stir-fry the beef in a single layer until browned, about 2–3 minutes; remove to a plate.

4. 4

   In the same pan, add remaining 1 tbsp oil. Stir-fry onion and bell peppers for 4–6 minutes until crisp-tender.

5. 5

   Add garlic and ginger and stir for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.

6. 6

   Return beef to the pan, pour in the sauce, and toss until glossy and thickened, about 2–3 minutes. Turn off heat and stir in sesame oil.

7. 7

   Serve immediately over noodles or rice.