Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
If you’re out of flank steak, feel free to substitute with sirloin or ribeye. For a gluten-free version, swap the soy sauce with tamari.
Instructions
- Start by patting the steak slices dry with paper towels. This ensures they get crispy when cooked.
- In a bowl, toss the steak slices with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the steak slices in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for about 3-4 minutes per side until crispy and browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed, then toss in the garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the sliced bell peppers and cook until just tender, around 2-3 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, honey, and sriracha. Pour this sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer.
- Return the crispy beef to the pan and toss everything together until well coated in the sauce.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Remember, patience is key — let that beef turn beautifully golden and crisp before removing it from the pan. It’s a lesson I learned early on while helping my abuela, and it makes all the difference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International