🍛 Beef and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry over Rice

📝 Ingredients:

• 500g ground beef
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 yellow or orange bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, sliced
• 1 onion, chopped (optional)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste or ketchup
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• Cooked white rice (for serving)

👨‍🍳 Method:

1. Prepare the rice: Cook white rice according to package instructions and set aside.
2. Cook the beef: In a large pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
3. Add vegetables: Stir in garlic, carrots, and bell peppers. Cook for 5–7 minutes until slightly tender.
4. Make the sauce: Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, tomato paste, sugar, and black pepper. Stir well.
5. Thicken the sauce: Pour in the cornstarch mixture and stir until the sauce thickens and coats the meat and vegetables.
6. Serve: Spoon the stir-fry over a bowl of hot white rice. Enjoy!