Beef with green peppers

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9 ingredients

Beef with green peppers

Beef with green peppers is a traditional recipe with its roots in the fusion of Chinese cuisine with Latin American influences. In various Latin American countries, it is usually known simply as "beef with peppers" or "stir-fried beef with peppers," and is highly appreciated for its balanced flavor between salty and slightly sweet. This recipe arrived in the region through Chinese immigration, which adapted its culinary techniques to the available local ingredients, creating a dish that is now popular in homes and restaurants.

In Mexico, for example, it is called "carne con pimientos" and is prepared with similar ingredients, though with some local variations. In countries like Argentina and Chile, similar versions exist that incorporate bell peppers and different cuts of meat. This recipe is a clear example of culinary mestizaje, where flavors and methods are mixed to achieve a delicious and comforting dish.

How to Prepare Beef with Green Peppers

To begin, coat the beef with cornstarch, sherry wine, a tablespoon of soy sauce, and chopped fresh ginger. This will help give it a deep flavor and a tender texture.

Heat the lard in a skillet over medium-high heat and, when it is very hot, sauté the beef strips until they change color. Then, remove the meat and set it aside on a plate.

In the same oil, sauté the green peppers for about a minute, making sure they retain some of their crunchy texture.

Add a pinch of salt to the peppers to enhance their flavor.

Combine the beef with the peppers in the skillet again, add another tablespoon of soy sauce and a bit of sugar to balance the flavors.

Heat everything together until well integrated and thoroughly heated.

Finally, serve the beef with green peppers over a bed of freshly cooked white rice to enjoy a complete and delicious meal.

Beef with green peppers

Ingredients (9)

  • Beef
  • Cornstarch
  • Sherry Wine
  • Soy Sauce
  • Fresh Ginger
  • Lard
  • Green Peppers
  • Salt
  • Sugar

Instructions (9 steps)

  1. 1 Coat the beef with cornstarch, sherry, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and ginger.
  2. 2 Heat oil and sauté the beef strips.
  3. 3 When the meat changes color, remove it to a plate and in the remaining oil, sauté the bell peppers for 1 minute.
  4. 4 Add salt.
  5. 5 Combine the beef, bell peppers, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and sugar.
  6. 6 Heat thoroughly.
  7. 7 Serve over rice.
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Nutritional Information

Calories: 765 kcal
Protein: 17%
Carbohydrates: 2%
Fat: 117%
Sugar: 14%
Sodium: 34%

Percent Daily Value for nutrients; calories are shown in kcal.

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