Quick Side Dish: Sweet and Savory Stir-Fried Beef and Bell Peppers

Featured in a recipe book & with 3,000 reviews, thank you! A quick and nutritious dish for busy days. The sweet and savory flavor pairs perfectly with rice. Great for lunch boxes too.
The Story Behind This Recipe
Thank you for visiting! This has been a family favorite for years. Everyone loves the sweet and savory taste, the crunchy and slightly bitter bell peppers, the sweetness of the onions, and the umami of the beef. Make a big batch and use it for lunch the next day.
Cooking Instructions
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Thinly slice the onion. Cut the bell peppers in half, remove the seeds and pith, then chop into chunks. Mix the sauce ingredients together.
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Heat oil in a frying pan, add the onion, and stir-fry. When it becomes translucent, add the beef and bell peppers and stir-fry.
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When the beef is about 80% cooked, pour in the prepared sauce and stir-fry for 1–2 minutes until the liquid evaporates.
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Serve on a plate, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, and it's ready. Add a pinch of chili powder if you like.
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★ Featured in Takarajimasha's 'Cookpad Autumn Recipes' released on August 21, 2014! Thank you!
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★ Featured in 'Cookpad magazine! vol.7' released on July 2, 2016. Thank you!
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Version with julienned carrots added.
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Tried adding red bell peppers and made it into a rice bowl.
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For another recipe using thinly sliced beef, check out Recipe ID:19564663 for 'Beef and Shimeji Mushrooms with Grated Daikon Stir-Fry'.
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