Beef Pepper Stir-Fry with Vegetable Fried Rice

A flavorful, colorful plate of soft basmati rice tossed with veggies, paired with juicy beef strips simmered in a rich, savory sauce.

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1. For the Vegetable Fried Rice
2. 2 cups cooked basmati rice (day-old preferred)
3. ½ cup carrots, diced
4. ½ cup green beans or peas
5. ¼ cup chopped green onions
6. 1 tbsp oil
7. Salt & pepper
8. Optional: ½ tsp garlic powder
9. For the Beef Stir-Fry
10. 1 lb beef strips (sirloin, flank, or stew beef)
11. 1 tbsp oil
12. ½ onion, sliced
13. 1 bell pepper, sliced (use mixed colors)
14. 2 cloves garlic, minced
15. 1 tbsp soy sauce
16. 1 tbsp oyster sauce
17. 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with ¼ cup water
18. ½ tsp black pepper
19. Optional: ½ tsp ginger

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1. Make the Fried Rice

Heat oil in a pan.

Add carrots and green beans/peas; sauté until tender.

Add rice and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Mix in green onions and toss until hot and fluffy.

2. Cook the Beef Stir-Fry

Heat oil in a skillet.

Add beef and sear until browned.

Add onions and peppers; cook until softened with slight char.

Add garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper.

Stir in cornstarch slurry and simmer until sauce thickens and coats the beef and veggies.

3. Assemble

Plate vegetable fried rice on one side and scoop the saucy beef stir-fry next to it.

Prep Time: 10 min

Cooking Time: 20 min

Total Time: 30 min

Kcal: ~690 per serving

Servings: 2