Ingredients:
- 1 cup (200g) Long-grain white rice
- 2 cups (475ml) Water
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 pound (450g) Beef sirloin steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) Vegetable oil
- 1 large Onion, thinly sliced
- 1 Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 Yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 inch (2.5cm) Ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup (60ml) Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) Oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) Cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) Brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (60ml) Beef broth or water
- 1/2 teaspoon Sesame oil (optional)
- Sesame seeds (optional)
- Chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions:
- Combine rice, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. Fluff with a fork.
- In a mixing bowl, lightly coat the sliced beef with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, brown sugar, beef broth (or water), and sesame oil (if using). Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add bell peppers and cook for another 3-5 minutes, until slightly tender-crisp. Add garlic and ginger, and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Push the vegetables to the side of the pan. Add the sliced beef and cook, stirring frequently, until browned and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the beef and vegetables. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
- Divide the cooked rice among bowls. Top with the beef and pepper stir-fry.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions (optional). Serve immediately.