Beef & Vegetables in Red Wine Sauce
A sophisticated main dish of beef strips marinated in red wine and accompanied by a colorful array of sweet bell peppers, this recipe is a delightful fusion of rich flavors and vibrant colors, a feast for the senses that is as visually stunning as it is gastronomically gratifying.
Yield
4 servingsPrep
15 minCook
15 minReady
45 minOh, the delightful dance of flavors that is beef strips marinated in red wine, accompanied by a vibrant array of sweet bell peppers in red, green, orange, and yellow hues!
A sophisticated main dish indeed, as it brings together the succulent tenderness of beef with the rich, velvety notes of red wine.
The wine's tannins work their magic on the meat, tenderizing it to a melt-in-your-mouth texture while imparting a depth of flavor that is nothing short of divine.
And the peppers! They bring such a colorful and harmonious chorus of sweetness to the table, each hue contributing its unique character to the ensemble.
When gently sautéed, their natural sugars caramelize, constructing a symphony of flavors that flawlessly complements the marinated beef.
Together, they create a culinary experience that is as visually stunning as it is gastronomically gratifying.
The dish is a testament to the artistry of cooking, a fusion of taste, texture, and color that is at once comforting and refined.
It is a feast for the senses, a celebration of the earth's bounty, and a tribute to the ingenuity of the human spirit.
In short, it is a dish that is as sophisticated as it is delicious and sure to leave a lasting impression on all fortunate enough to partake in its delights.
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pound |
beef
lean |
|
| 1 | cup |
red wine
dry |
*
|
| ¼ | cup |
balsamic vinegar
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
garlic
minced |
|
| ¼ | cup |
onions
chopped |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
marjoram
dried |
*
|
| ¼ | cup |
parsley leaves
chopped |
|
| 1 | each |
bay leaves
|
*
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
black pepper
|
|
| 1 | each |
green bell peppers
|
|
| 1 | each |
sweet red bell peppers
|
|
| 1 | each |
sweet yellow bell peppers
|
|
| 1 | small |
red onion
|
|
| 2 | stalks |
celery
|
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 453.6 | g |
beef
lean |
|
| 237 | ml |
red wine
dry |
*
|
| 59 | ml |
balsamic vinegar
|
|
| 15 | ml |
garlic
minced |
|
| 59 | ml |
onions
chopped |
|
| 5 | ml |
marjoram
dried |
*
|
| 59 | ml |
parsley leaves
chopped |
|
| 1 | each |
bay leaves
|
*
|
| 2.5 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 1.3 | ml |
black pepper
|
|
| 1 | each |
green bell peppers
|
|
| 1 | each |
sweet red bell peppers
|
|
| 1 | each |
sweet yellow bell peppers
|
|
| 1 | small |
red onion
|
|
| 2 | stalks |
celery
|
*
|
Directions
Place the meat in the freezer for about 25 minutes to help make it easier to slice the meat into very thin slices, less than ¼ inch.
Once you've sliced the meat, combine it with the red wine, balsamic vinegar, garlic, thyme, marjoram, parsley, bay leaf, onion, salt, and pepper in a non-reactive bowl (stainless or glass).
Allow the beef and red wine mixture to marinate at room temperature for 20 to 25 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator, tightly covered with plastic wrap.
After marinating, drain the beef well and pat it dry using paper toweling.
Heat the oil in a wok or large non-stick skillet over high heat.
Add the beef and stir-fry for a few minutes until it's just cooked through. Remove the beef with a slotted spoon and set it aside.
Next, add the bell peppers to the wok or skillet and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Remove them and set them aside as well.
Add the onion and celery to the skillet or wok and stir-fry for 2 more minutes.
Add the reserved marinade to the skillet or wok and cook over high heat until the liquid is reduced by ⅔ and the onions and celery are cooked but still crisp. This should take about 5 minutes.
Finally, add the beef and bell peppers back into the skillet or wok and stir everything together.
Cook for an additional minute or two, until everything is heated through and well combined. Serve hot and enjoy!
