Ham and Peppers Stir Fry with Sweet and Sour Sauce

Brighten up your weeknight dinner table with the vibrant and flavorful Ham and Peppers Stir Fry with Sweet and Sour Sauce! This quick and colorful dish combines tender strips of cooked ham, crisp bell peppers in red, green, and yellow hues, and sweet white onion, all brought together with a glossy, tangy-sweet homemade sauce. The sauce, a perfect balance of ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and a touch of brown sugar, can be customized with pineapple juice for tropical flair or red pepper flakes for a spicy kick. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy nights, offering a satisfying blend of smoky, savory, and sweet flavors. Serve this irresistible stir-fry over steamed rice or noodles, and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and scallions for a delicious meal that’s as beautiful as it is tasty.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams cooked ham
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 1 large green bell pepper
• 1 large yellow bell pepper
• 1 medium white onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons water
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1.5 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons pineapple juice (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
• 2 stalks scallions (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Slice the cooked ham into thin bite-sized strips and set aside.

Step 2

Core and thinly slice the red, green, and yellow bell peppers into strips.

Step 3

Peel and slice the white onion into thin wedges.

Step 4

Mince the garlic cloves finely.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry and set aside.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, whisk together ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, and pineapple juice (if using) to create the sweet and sour sauce.

Step 7

Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.

Step 8

Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 9

Add the sliced onion and stir-fry for 2 minutes until it begins to soften.

Step 10

Toss in the bell peppers and stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until they are tender-crisp.

Step 11

Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and add the sliced ham. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until the ham is heated through.

Step 12

Pour the sweet and sour sauce into the skillet and stir everything together.

Step 13

Add the cornstarch slurry to the skillet, mixing well, and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.

Step 14

If desired, sprinkle red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.

Step 15

Remove the stir-fry from heat, garnish with sesame seeds and sliced scallions, and serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1238.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1058.3

Total Fat 45.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.0g
Cholesterol 180mg	0%
Sodium 4981.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 92.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.0g	0%
Total Sugars 43.8g
Protein 78.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 172.1mg	0%
Iron 6.0mg	0%
Potassium 2462.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.4%

Protein: 28.8%

Carbs: 33.8%