Hot and Sour Meat Sautéed with Red Pepper, Green Pepper, and Onion
Indulge your taste buds in a whirlwind of flavors with our Hot and Sour Meat Sautéed with Red Pepper, Green Pepper, and Onion recipe. This delectable dish hails from the heart of Asian cuisine, promising a symphony of textures and tastes that dance on your palate. The perfect balance of heat, tanginess, and sweetness is achieved through the harmony of red and green peppers, succulent meat, and zesty aromatics. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that marries tradition with innovation.
Ingredients
- 1 pound 450g boneless meat (chicken, beef, or pork), thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper julienned
- 1 green bell pepper julienned
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili paste adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, chili paste, brown sugar, and cornstarch-water mixture. Mix well to create the sauce.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the vegetable oil and let it heat up.
- Add the sliced meat to the hot skillet and sauté until it's cooked through. Remove the meat and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the julienned red and green bell peppers and sliced onion to the skillet. Sauté for a few minutes until the vegetables start to soften but remain crisp.
- Return the cooked meat to the skillet and pour the prepared sauce over everything. Toss to coat the ingredients evenly in the sauce. Let it cook for a couple of minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Tips:
- Customize the heat level by adjusting the amount of chili paste.
- For a twist, consider adding pineapple chunks for a sweet contrast.
- Serve the sautéed meat over steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying meal.
- Calories: 250 per serving
- Protein: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fat: 12g
- Fiber: 3g