Hangzhou Pepper Beef

Hangzhou Pepper Beef

This savory **Beef Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers and Onions** is a quick, flavorful dish that brings tender beef and crisp vegetables together in a rich, glossy sauce. Thinly sliced **beef tenderloin** is marinated with soy sauce, cornstarch, and egg white for maximum tenderness, then stir-fried to perfection. Aromatic **garlic and ginger** infuse the dish with depth, while **sweet bell peppers and onions** add a satisfying crunch. The secret lies in the quick high-heat cooking method—locking in juices and ensuring the beef stays succulent. Finished with oyster sauce and a touch of sugar for balance, this stir-fry is a perfect weeknight meal that’s both delicious and easy to prepare. Serve it over steamed rice for a complete, restaurant-quality dinner at home!

34 Minutes
Advanced
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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beef tenderloin
400g

The aromatics

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onions
200g
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bell peppers
150g
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garlic
3 cloves (10g)
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ginger
1 piece (10g)

The sauce & seasonings

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soy sauce
2 tbsp
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cornstarch
2 tbsp (1 for marinate, 1 for sauce)
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water
3 tbsp (marinate + sauce)
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cooking wine
1 tbsp
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salt
1 tsp
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egg white
1 (about 30ml)
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oyster sauce
1 tbsp
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sugar
1 tsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Wash the beef tenderloin clean, cut it into strips, and then cut into 0.5cm thick and 5cm long strips.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Marinate the beef with a little soy sauce, cornstarch, water, cooking wine, salt, and egg white for a while, making sure to massage the meat to absorb all the liquid.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Cut the onions into shreds, cut the bell peppers into segments of similar length to the beef, and slice the garlic and ginger.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Heat the wok and add oil.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Add the beef and stir-fry until it is dispersed.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Remove the beef from the wok after it changes color and set aside.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Leave some oil in the wok and stir-fry the garlic until fragrant.

8. Step 8

Step 8
Add the onion shreds and stir-fry until fragrant, then add the bell pepper segments.

9. Step 9

Step 9
Stir-fry the bell pepper segments and add a little water to cook out the flavor.

10. Step 10

Step 10
Add the beef back into the wok, along with oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and salt, and season.

11. Step 11

Step 11
Stir-fry all the ingredients quickly to combine.

12. Step 12

Step 12
Finally, use water and cornstarch to thicken the sauce and serve.

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