Sweet and Spicy Beef Stir-Fry: A Perfect Blend of Heat and Sweetness
A quick and flavorful stir-fry with thinly slicedbeef, bell peppers, and a sweet and spicy sauce made with honey, soy sauce, andsriracha. Perfect for busy weeknights or a flavorful dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian-Inspired
Servings 4
Calories 400 kcal
- 1 pound 450 g beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- 1 onion sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 inch piece of ginger minced
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch combined with 2 tablespoons of water used for thickening purposes
- Sesame seeds for garnish optional
- Chopped green onions for garnish optional
Prepare the Beef: Slice the beef sirloin or flank steak thinly against the grain. Season lightly with salt and pepper if desired.
Heat the Oil: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until browned but not fully cooked.
Cook the Vegetables: In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the sliced red and green bell peppers, along with the onion, and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
Add Garlic and Ginger: Add the minced garlic and ginger to the vegetables. Stir-fry for another minute until fragrant.
Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, sriracha, and rice vinegar. Pour the sauce into the pan with the vegetables, stirring to coat evenly.
Thicken the Sauce: Stir the cornstarch mixture (cornstarch mixed with water) into the pan to thicken the sauce. Allow the sauce to cook for 1-2 minutes until it thickens slightly.
Combine the Beef and Vegetables: Return the cooked beef to the pan, tossing everything together. Stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until the beef is cooked through and coated with the sauce.
Garnish and Serve: Remove the pan from the heat and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired.
Keyword Asian beef recipe