Ingredients:
1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, sliced
2 red and green bell pepper, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
1 tablespoon honey or sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Marinate the beef:
In a bowl, combine the sliced beef, cornstarch, baking soda, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the beef evenly.
Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator).
2. Stir-fry:
Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
Add the marinated beef and stir-fry until browned on all sides. Remove from the wok and set aside.
Add the onion and bell pepper to the wok and stir-fry until they are slightly softened.
Add the minced garlic and stir-fry for another 30 seconds.
3. Make the sauce:
In a small bowl, combine the oyster sauce, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, honey (or sugar), and sesame oil.
4. Finish the dish:
Add the cooked beef back to the wok.
Pour the sauce over the beef and vegetables, and stir-fry until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
Add freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Serve hot with steamed rice
