# Beef stir fry (from America's Test Kitchen)

Video: [How to Make the Best Beef-Stir Fry with Bell Peppers](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1guq43H_P4) by [America's Test Kitchen](https://www.youtube.com/@AmericasTestKitchen).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$6.20 per serving, ~$18.59 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$14.80* per serving (70%) vs ordering out (~$21.00*). * Estimate: 3 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario meat entrée at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1 lb flank steak
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 bell peppers
- 6 scallions
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp dry sherry
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dry sherry
- 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp brown sugar
- 10 tsp (divided) vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- 3 cloves garlic
- for serving cooked rice

## Steps

1. [0:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1guq43H_P4&t=30s) Slice the flank steak with the grain into strips about 2 to 2.5 inches wide, then slice across the grain into 1/4-inch thick pieces.
2. [1:50](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1guq43H_P4&t=110s) Dissolve the baking soda in 1 tablespoon of water in a bowl, add the beef, toss to coat, and let sit for 5 minutes to tenderize.
3. [2:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1guq43H_P4&t=133s) Cut the bell peppers by removing the tops and bottoms, slicing down one side, removing the core and ribs, and slicing into 1/4-inch strips.
4. [3:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1guq43H_P4&t=213s) Trim the scallions, separate the dark green parts from the white/light green parts, cut the greens into 3-inch lengths, and thinly slice the whites on the bias.
5. [4:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1guq43H_P4&t=242s) Whisk together the sauce ingredients: water, soy sauce, dry sherry, oyster sauce, brown sugar, black pepper, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch.
6. [5:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1guq43H_P4&t=328s) Prepare the marinade by mixing soy sauce, dry sherry, cornstarch, and brown sugar in a small bowl.
7. [5:55](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1guq43H_P4&t=355s) Pour the marinade over the tenderized beef, toss to combine, and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
8. [6:49](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1guq43H_P4&t=409s) Heat 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over high heat until smoking.
9. [7:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1guq43H_P4&t=427s) Add half of the beef in a single layer and sear undisturbed for 1 minute, then stir and cook for another minute until browned; transfer to a bowl.
10. [7:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1guq43H_P4&t=455s) Heat another 2 teaspoons of oil and repeat the searing process with the remaining beef; transfer to the bowl.
11. Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in the skillet, add the bell peppers and scallion greens, and cook for about 4 minutes until spotty brown and crisp-tender; transfer to the bowl with the beef.
12. Reduce the heat to medium-high, add 4 teaspoons of oil, and sauté the scallion whites, minced ginger, and minced garlic for about 2 minutes until softened.
13. Return the beef, vegetables, and any accumulated juices to the skillet and toss to combine.
14. Whisk the sauce to recombine, pour it into the skillet, and simmer until the sauce thickens and coats the stir-fry.
15. Serve the stir-fry hot over cooked rice.

## Equipment

- chef's knife
- cutting board
- mixing bowls
- whisk
- spatula
- tongs
- non-stick skillet

## What the video didn't say

- servings
- totalMin

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