✔ 1 ½ lbs flank steak (or sirloin, sliced into thin strips) 🥩
✔ 2 tablespoons soy sauce
✔ 1 teaspoon cornstarch
✔ ½ teaspoon baking soda (for extra tender beef!)
✔ 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional for flavor)
✔ ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Stir-Fry:
✔ 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 🛢️
✔ 1 medium onion (sliced into strips) 🧅
✔ 1 green bell pepper (sliced into strips) 🌶️
✔ 1 red bell pepper (sliced into strips) 🌶️
✔ 2 cloves garlic (minced) 🧄
✔ 1 teaspoon ginger (grated, optional)
For the Sauce:
✔ ¼ cup soy sauce
✔ 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
✔ 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (for a hint of sweetness)
✔ 1 teaspoon brown sugar (balances flavors) 🍬
✔ ½ cup beef broth (or water)
✔ 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening)
✔ ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat) 🌶️
✅ Optional Add-ins:
🔹 Mushrooms for extra umami 🍄
🔹 Sliced carrots for a touch of sweetness 🥕
🔹 Water chestnuts for crunch
