Craving a restaurant-quality meal that you can whip up in just 25 minutes? Get ready to transform your kitchen into a sizzling Asian cuisine haven with this mouthwatering Beef Stir Fry with Mushrooms and Sweet Pepper! This recipe is the ultimate weeknight dinner solution that promises maximum flavor with minimal effort, combining tender beef, succulent mushrooms, and vibrant sweet peppers in a glossy, umami-rich sauce that will have everyone at the table begging for seconds.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 200g beef, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 sweet bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by slicing beef into thin strips against the grain for tenderness. Clean and slice mushrooms and sweet bell pepper into uniform pieces.
- Mince garlic cloves finely, ensuring they are chopped into small, consistent pieces to distribute flavor evenly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or wide skillet over high heat until the oil is shimmering and just starting to smoke.
- Add beef strips to the hot pan, spreading them out in a single layer. Allow beef to sear without moving for 1-2 minutes to develop a golden-brown crust.
- Stir and toss beef quickly to ensure even cooking, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until meat is browned but not fully cooked through.
- Push beef to one side of the pan and add minced garlic, allowing it to become fragrant for about 30 seconds.
- Add sliced mushrooms and sweet bell peppers to the pan, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Pour soy sauce over the ingredients, tossing everything together to coat evenly and create a glossy finish.
- Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, ensuring beef is cooked to desired doneness and vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Remove from heat and transfer immediately to serving plates, garnishing with optional green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Tips
- Slice Meat Against the Grain: Always cut beef into thin strips against the muscle fibers to ensure maximum tenderness and easier chewing.
- High Heat is Key: Use a wok or wide skillet and ensure it's scorching hot before adding ingredients. This creates that coveted restaurant-style sear and prevents soggy vegetables.
- Prep Before Cooking: Have all ingredients chopped and ready before you start cooking. Stir-frying moves quickly, and you won't have time to chop mid-process.
- Don't Overcrowd the Pan: Cook in batches if necessary to maintain high heat and allow ingredients to brown instead of steam.
- Timing Matters: Add garlic and more delicate ingredients like mushrooms later to prevent burning and maintain their fresh flavor and texture.
- Experiment with Seasonings: While soy sauce is classic, try adding a splash of rice wine, oyster sauce, or chili oil for extra depth of flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 70mg
