Having a busy night? Raise your hands if you love a delicious and easy pepper steak and onions recipe? A beef sirloin with sweet caramelized onion recipe — a perfect combination to satisfy your palate.
You can use fresh oranges and orange juice to get a citrusy flavor. You can also substitute pineapples for diced mango and a bit of mango juice. Adding grated ginger will also add a heated spicy flavor. A good drizzle of sesame oil will also enhance the flavor profile of the dish. We like seasoned sesame oil in this dish especially. You can pair this with a bowl of great steamed jasmine rice or a bowl of Thai-style fried rice for an excellent combination.
Adding some shiitake mushrooms and snow peas will give this simple recipe a nice vibrant color and fresh flavor. However, you are free to add some heat to this dish if you want chili heat in this quick stir fry.
One of the great tips to have a perfect stir-fry is to keep stirring it to avoid burning the sauce.
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Pinotage
Syrah
Malbec
L'Avenir Single Block Pinotage 2015
Kanonkop Pinotage 2018
Barista Pinotage 2019
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Citrusy Pepper Steak and Onions
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Ingredients
- 16 oz beef sirloin
- 6 oz onions
- 2 oz red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp grated ginger
- 1/4 tsp honey
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, garlic powder, ginger, and honey in a small bowl.
- Whisk to fully combine and set aside.
- Add two tablespoons of oil to a heated large skillet.
- Saute chopped onions until caramelized on medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
- Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the remaining oil.
- Add thin slices of sirloin and stir-fry on high heat for 3 minutes.
- Then add slices of bell pepper.
- Add the sauce mixture and continue cooking at high heat for another 2 minutes.
- Stir continuously and add the caramelized onions.
- Check the seasoning and add a splash of lime juice.
Nutrition Facts
Citrusy Pepper Steak and Onions
Serves: 4
| Amount Per Serving: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 419.33 kcal | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 30.65 g | 47.2% | |
| Saturated Fat 7.53 g | 37.7% | |
| Trans Fat 0.11 g | ||
| Cholesterol 88.69 mg | 29.6% | |
| Sodium 849.24 mg | 35.4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 10.95 g | 3.7% | |
| Dietary Fiber 1.61 g | 6.4% | |
| Sugars 5.14 g | ||
| Protein 24.67 g | ||
| Vitamin A 2.51 % | Vitamin C 26.23 % | |
| Calcium 5.02 % | Iron 12.09 % | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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