Description
Quick Beef Stir-Fry is a fast, flavorful dish made with tender strips of beef, crisp vegetables, and a savory stir-fry sauce. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner and pairs well with rice or noodles.
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss sliced beef with 2 tablespoons soy sauce and cornstarch. Let marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add beef in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed and sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
- Add bell pepper, broccoli, and carrot. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Return beef to the pan. Add oyster sauce, soy sauce, hoisin sauce (if using), sesame oil, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through and coated in sauce.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Slice beef thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Customize with your favorite vegetables like snap peas or mushrooms.
- Use tamari for a gluten-free version.
- Double the sauce ingredients if you prefer extra saucy stir-fry.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
