Crispy Beef Stir-Fry with Peppers and Onions

This dish looks like a version of Crispy Chili Beef or Mongolian Beef.

Ingredients:

For the beef:

1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced

1/4 cup cornstarch

Oil for frying

For the sauce:

2 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp hoisin sauce

1 tbsp rice vinegar

2 tbsp brown sugar

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp ginger, minced

1 tsp sesame oil

1 tbsp chili paste or fresh red chili (optional for heat)

Stir-fry vegetables:

1 red bell pepper, diced

1/2 onion, chopped

Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions:

1. Toss beef strips in cornstarch until fully coated.

2. Heat oil in a wok or deep skillet. Fry the beef in batches until crispy. Remove and drain.

3. In a separate pan, sauté garlic and ginger in a bit of oil.

4. Add bell pepper and onion, stir-fry for 2–3 minutes.

5. Mix all sauce ingredients and pour into the pan. Let it simmer until slightly thickened.

6. Toss the crispy beef into the sauce and mix well.

7. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve with steamed rice.