Spicy beef with peppers and bean sprouts

Name: Spicy beef with peppers and bean sprouts
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Sliced beef about one centimeter thick 1.3 lbs; Green peppers 1; Fresh chili pepper red 2; Soybean sprouts 1.4 cups; Soy sauce 6 spoonfuls; Extra virgin olive oil 3 spoonfuls; Chives to taste; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; Basmati rice 1 ½ cup

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574

Calories per serving

Lactose Free

Energy Kcal 574
Carbohydrates g 63.8
of which sugars g 4.2
Protein g 39.6
Fats g 17.9
of which saturated fat g 5.61
Fiber g 2.7
Cholesterol mg 93
Sodium mg 1283

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Average

PRESENTATION

Bright colors and bold flavor make spicy beef with peppers and bean sprouts a top choice for family meals when everyone's appetite is strong. Plated up, it looks vibrant and hearty—strips of juicy beef, crisp green peppers, and crunchy bean sprouts tossed together for a mouthwatering mix. Each bite gives a welcoming hit of spice that’s TASTY yet approachable, while the soft bean sprouts keep things fresh alongside peppers that stay just crisp enough. Maybe that’s why families keep this beef stir fry in regular dinner rotation...it’s not just visually appealing, it’s also super satisfying. The rich, moist beef pairs so well with the sweetness of the peppers that even picky eaters usually dig in without a fuss. Bringing this dish to a weekday table always adds extra color and lifts up the mood, especially as its steaming-hot aroma floats through the house. For so many households, it draws on the good memories of traditional stir-fried meals—filling bellies while supporting balanced, wholesome eating.

Variety really stands out with this classic pepper steak—people love how it handles busy weeknights and special weekends alike. Perfect for home cooks juggling packed days, this reliable beef stir fry ticks all the boxes for easy main courses and puts a DELICIOUS spin on weeknight dinner favorites (kids usually go back for seconds). Families that aim for straightforward, good food appreciate that it’s naturally packed with protein and vegetables, easily matching up to both quick dinners and planned meal prep recipes. Serving ideas? It shines over fluffy rice, alongside stir-fried noodles, or next to a simple side salad—whatever suits your crowd best. Even when served as leftovers, it keeps its flavor and never loses that essential SNAPPY appeal. There’s always room to tweak spice levels or swap in colorful bell peppers, which adds to the fun for adventurous eaters or those who need a mild version. This dish keeps being a favorite since it fits just about any flavor mood, leaves everyone happy, and always brings a little comfort to the table—families keep coming back for that familiar, comforting mix of beef stir fry, quick dinner, and those popular peppers and bean sprouts.

INGREDIENTS

574

Calories per serving

For the beef: Sliced beef 1.3 lbs (600 g) - about one centimeter thick; Green peppers 1 -; Fresh chili pepper 2 - red; Soybean sprouts 1.4 cups (130 g) -; Soy sauce 6 spoonfuls; Extra virgin olive oil 3 spoonfuls -; Chives to taste; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste

To accompany: Basmati rice 1 ½ cup (300 g)

Preparation

How to prepare Spicy beef with peppers and bean sprouts

To prepare the spicy beef, start by washing a bell pepper, cut it in half, remove the stem and seeds and slice it into fairly thin strips 1. Also cut the meat into strips about 0.4 inches wide 2 and 2 inches long. Then chop the two chili peppers that you have halved to remove the internal seeds. Heat the oil and chili in a wok and add the pepper strips 3, salt and pepper and cook for about 10-15 minutes.

In the meantime, you can bring a pot of water to a boil and then pour in the basmati rice 4. After the pepper cooking time has elapsed, add the beef strips 5, sauté them until they are cooked, seasoning with 6 tablespoons of soy sauce 6.

Carefully mix, being cautious not to break the peppers 7. Once the beef is cooked, remove the wok from the heat, add the chopped chives 8 and bean sprouts 9, mix everything and drain the basmati rice. Serve the spicy beef with the rice and optionally add more soy sauce to taste. To enrich the spicy beef with basmati rice, you can add a tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds to release their aroma.

Storage

We recommend storing the spicy beef with peppers and bean sprouts in the refrigerator, closed in an airtight container, for up to one day.

Tip

Not to lie: beef is, as they say, its ideal match, but you can prepare this recipe with your preferred meats, from chicken to pork. Remember, however, to slice them finely, as they need to cook very quickly! If you want to add even more color to the dish, you could add other vegetables, such as mini corn, oriental and original enough to impress your guests!

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