Beef Stir-Fry with Peppers & Crispy Fries
This vibrant beef stir-fry features tender sirloin strips seasoned with garlic, soy sauce, and oyster sauce, served alongside golden crispy fries and a refreshing fresh salad. It's a complete, restaurant-quality meal that comes together in under 45 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights or whenever you want satisfying comfort food with fresh vegetables.
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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef sirloin sliced into thin strips for quick, even cooking
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided between cooking the beef and fries
- 2 cloves garlic minced for aromatic depth
- 1 red bell pepper sliced into strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper sliced into strips
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for a gluten-free option
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce adds umami richness to the stir-fry
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika for mild warmth and color
- salt to taste
- 4 large potatoes cut into fries
- Green leaf lettuce for the fresh salad base
- Cucumber slices to add crisp freshness
- Cherry tomatoes halved for sweetness
- Tomato wedges for extra vegetable volume
Instructions
- Prepare the Crispy Fries
- 1. Cut the Potatoes: Wash your potatoes thoroughly and cut them into uniform fries about 1/4 inch thick, ensuring they cook evenly. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture, which helps them crisp up beautifully.
- 2. Preheat and Cook: Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the fries in a single layer and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on the outside. Work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
- 3. Season Immediately: Transfer cooked fries to a paper towel-lined plate and season generously with salt while still hot, allowing the salt to adhere to the crispy surface.
- Cook the Savory Beef Stir-Fry
- 1. Sear the Beef: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the beef strips in a single layer and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned, working in batches if necessary. Remove the beef and set aside on a clean plate.
- 2. Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- 3. Cook the Peppers: Add the red and yellow bell pepper strips to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the peppers begin to soften but still retain a slight crunch.
- 4. Create the Sauce: Pour in the soy sauce and oyster sauce, then sprinkle the black pepper and paprika over the mixture. Stir well to combine and coat all ingredients evenly.
- 5. Return and Finish: Add the seared beef back to the skillet and toss everything together for 2-3 minutes until the beef is coated in the savory sauce and heated through. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
- Assembly: Bringing It All Together
- 1. Build the Base: Arrange a bed of green leaf lettuce on your serving plates or a large platter as the foundation for all the components.
- 2. Add the Vegetables: Top the lettuce with cucumber slices, halved cherry tomatoes, and tomato wedges, creating a fresh, colorful salad layer.
- 3. Position the Beef: Spoon the hot beef stir-fry with its peppers and sauce directly onto or alongside the fresh salad portion of the plate.
- 4. Finish with Fries: Arrange the golden crispy fries on the plate next to the beef, serving them while still warm for maximum crispiness and enjoyment.