Asian Inspired Stir-Fried Beef With Yellow Peppers and Snow Peas

Submitted by Palmen

"This recipe wakes up the old boring American pan stir-fry with chili peppers and chipotle powder. SPICY and HEALTHY!"

 

• Ready In: 22mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons rice wine
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
• 1 lb lean beef steak, cut into very thin slices
• 10 ounces snow peas
• 1 large yellow bell pepper
• 1 serrano chili, seeded cut in half and sliced thin
• 1 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• steamed rice, for 4 servings

directions

1. In a small bowl, wisk together the soy sauce, rice wine, brown sugar and cornstarch. Set off to the side.
2. Heat oil in wok until hot and wisping smoke. I usually heat my cast iron wok over medium/medium low heat for 30 minutes to ensure the pan is evenly hot and then blast the heat when I start cooking.
3. Stir-fry ginger and garlic for 30 seconds. Add the steak and stir-fry for 2 minutes - or until evenly browned. Add yellow bell pepper and serrano chili and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add snow peas and stir-fry for an addition minute and a half. Wisk soy sauce mixture until blended again and add sauce to stir-fry. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Lower heat and simmer until the sauce is thick and smooth.
4. Transfer stir-fry to a serving vessel. Add the chipotle powder and mix in evenly. Drizzle sesame oil over the top of the stir-fry.
5. Serve immediately over steamed rice.