Ingredients

  • 8 ounces boneless sirloin or round steak
  • 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Dash white pepper
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 jalapeno pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts

Method

  • Trim the fat from the beefsteak and cut the beef with the grain into 2-inch pieces.
  • Slice across the grain into 1/4-inch slices.
  • Stack the slices and cut into thin strips.
  • In a medium bowl, toss the beef with 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, the salt, white pepper, and cornstarch.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Core, seed, and cut the red bell pepper into thin strips.
  • Cut the jalapeno pepper in half lengthwise, remove the seeds and membrane, and cut into very thin strips.
  • Heat a nonstick skillet over high heat.
  • Add the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, the beef, ginger, and garlic and stir-fry for 1 minute.
  • Add the red bell pepper and the jalapeno pepper and stir-fry for 1 minute.
  • Add the hoisin sauce and stir over high heat for 30 seconds.
  • Add the peanuts and mix well.