🍄 Beef Stir-Fry with Mushrooms & Bell Peppers 

🧾 Ingredients

For the Beef

• 300g (10 oz) ground beef (or thinly sliced beef)
• Salt and black pepper
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

For the Vegetables

• 1 cup mushrooms (sliced)
• 1/2 onion (chunked)
• 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
• 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp fresh ginger (optional, minced)

For the Sauce

• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) water or beef broth

For Garnish

• Chopped green onions
• Fresh cilantro

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Sauce

1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and water/broth.
2. Set aside. Keep the cornstarch slurry separate.

Step 2: Cook the Beef

1. Heat oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat.
2. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart.
3. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
4. Remove excess fat if needed.

Step 3: Stir-Fry the Vegetables

1. Add garlic and ginger to the pan, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Add onions and cook for 1–2 minutes.
3. Add mushrooms and bell peppers.
4. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until vegetables are tender but still crisp.

Step 4: Combine & Sauce

1. Return beef to the pan.
2. Pour in the prepared sauce and mix well.
3. Add cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.

Step 5: Finish & Serve

1. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
2. Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro.
3. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.

✨ Pro Tips

• Use high heat for authentic stir-fry flavor (wok hei).
• Don’t overcook vegetables — keep them slightly crunchy.
• Add sauce at the end to avoid soggy texture.
• If using sliced beef, marinate briefly with soy sauce + cornstarch for extra tenderness.

🍽️ Final Result

Savory, juicy beef coated in a rich glossy sauce, combined with tender mushrooms and crisp bell peppers — a quick, flavorful dish that tastes just like your favorite takeout, but fresher and better.