Easy Chinese-Style Satay Beef (30 Minutes)
Tender, juicy beef and bell peppers coated in a rich, nutty, savory satay sauce. This easy Chinese-style satay beef recipe is made from scratch in just 30 minutes! I marinate the thinly sliced beef with baking soda to make it extra tender, just like Chinese takeout.
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak
- 2 bell peppers dice into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil or any neutral oil
Beef Marinade
- 1 tablespoon regular soy sauce or light soy sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil or any neutral oil
Homemade Satay Sauce
- 1 small shallot chopped
- 2 tablespoon lemongrass use white part only
- 1 garlic clove
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon red chili pepper
- 3 tablespoon smooth peanut butter
- 3 tablespoon brown sugar
- 3 tablespoon regular soy sauce or light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil toasted kind
Instructions
- Slice the flank steak against the grain at a 45-degree angle into 1⁄4-inch-thick, 2-inch-long pieces. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Add the beef marinade ingredients and mix well until evenly coated. Marinate for 15 minutes while preparing the remaining ingredients.
- Add all the homemade satay sauce ingredients to a blender or food processor. Blend until well combined, scraping down the sides as needed. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef and spread it into an even layer. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, flipping halfway through, until lightly browned on the outside but still slightly pink inside.
- Add the chopped bell peppers and stir-fry for 2 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.
- Add the blended satay paste and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until the beef is cooked through and evenly coated in the sauce. Serve immediately.
Optional: Freeze the beef uncovered for 45-60 minutes until slightly firm for easier thin slicing.
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Nutrition
Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 1260mg | Potassium: 683mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1003IU | Vitamin C: 96mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 3mg