Are you ready to transform an ordinary weeknight meal into a flavor explosion that will have your taste buds dancing? This Hot Peppered Beef and Carrots recipe is not just another dinner—it's a culinary adventure that combines tender, perfectly seasoned beef with sweet, crisp carrots in a mouth-watering symphony of flavors. In just 45 minutes, you'll create a restaurant-quality dish that will make your family think you've secretly trained as a professional chef!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef, sliced
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by slicing beef into thin strips, chopping onions, mincing garlic, and cutting carrots into uniform diagonal slices to ensure even cooking.
- Season beef strips generously with black pepper and salt, ensuring each piece is well-coated for maximum flavor penetration.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers and becomes slightly fragrant.
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the hot oil, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until onions become translucent and fragrant.
- Increase heat to high and add seasoned beef strips to the skillet, spreading them in a single layer to ensure quick and even browning.
- Cook beef for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until edges are nicely browned and meat is mostly cooked through.
- Add sliced carrots to the skillet, stirring to combine with beef and allowing them to cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until carrots are tender-crisp.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed, ensuring a balanced and flavorful dish.
- Remove from heat and let the dish rest for 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
- Serve hot, preferably over steamed rice or with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious pan juices.
Tips
- Meat Slicing Secrets: Cut beef against the grain into thin, uniform strips to ensure maximum tenderness and quick cooking.
- Heat Management: Use a heavy-bottomed skillet or wok to distribute heat evenly and achieve that perfect golden-brown sear on your beef.
- Don't Overcrowd: When cooking beef, give each piece space in the pan to brown properly, which develops deeper, richer flavors.
- Carrot Crispness: Cut carrots to similar sizes to guarantee even cooking and that desirable tender-crisp texture.
- Seasoning Hack: Let the beef sit with salt and pepper for 10-15 minutes before cooking to help the seasonings penetrate the meat.
- Optional Flavor Boosters: Consider adding a splash of soy sauce or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for extra depth and heat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 298kcal
Carbohydrates: 9g
Protein: 21g
Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 50mg
