This Sweet Tomato Beef is a comforting, savory stir-fry that balances rich beef flavors with a tangy, slightly sweet sauce made from catsup, honey, and lemon. The dish features tender cubes of sirloin steak tossed with crisp carrots, bell peppers, and onions, creating a delightful contrast in textures. Its a quick, satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual family dinners. The combination of Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce adds depth and a subtle kick, while the honey rounds out the acidity of the tomatoes. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles to soak up the delicious glaze. Simple ingredients come together to create a robust, home-style flavor that pairs well with the Mediterranean-inspired freshness of the vegetables.
Sweet Tomato Beef
Description
This Sweet Tomato Beef is a comforting, savory stir-fry that balances rich beef flavors with a tangy, slightly sweet sauce made from catsup, honey, and lemon. The dish features tender cubes of sirloin steak tossed with crisp carrots, bell peppers, and onions, creating a delightful contrast in textures. Its a quick, satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual family dinners. The combination of Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce adds depth and a subtle kick, while the honey rounds out the acidity of the tomatoes. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles to soak up the delicious glaze. Simple ingredients come together to create a robust, home-style flavor that pairs well with the Mediterranean-inspired freshness of the vegetables.Ingredients
Directions
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Cut the sirloin steak into bite-sized cubes.
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Mince 1/4 cup of the red onion and reserve the remainder, cut into large chunks.
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Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add the minced onion to the hot oil and saut until softened and lightly browned.
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Remove the browned onion mixture from the pan and set aside.
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In the same pan, add olive oil, garlic, catsup, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and honey. Stir to combine.
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Add the beef cubes to the sauce mixture and stir-fry until the beef is browned on all sides.
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Add the carrot slices, bell pepper pieces, and reserved onion chunks to the pan.
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Stir-fry until the vegetables are crisp-tender and the beef is cooked through.
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Reduce heat to low, cover the pan if necessary, and simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 431.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 23.3g36%
- Saturated Fat 5.4g27%
- Cholesterol 84.0mg29%
- Sodium 1409.9mg59%
- Total Carbohydrate 15.3g6%
- Dietary Fiber 3.4g14%
- Sugars 7.9g
- Protein 34.7g70%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Serve this dish hot over steamed rice or noodles to soak up the flavorful sauce.
For a thinner sauce, add a splash of water or beef broth during the simmering step.
You can substitute sirloin with flank steak or round steak for a different texture.
Adjust the amount of hot pepper sauce to suit your spice preference.
