Beef Stir-Fry
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Beef Stir-Fry is a quick, flavorful, and protein-packed dish featuring tender beef slices sautéed with crisp bell peppers, onions, and broccoli in a savory soy sauce glaze.
Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights and pairs beautifully with steamed rice or noodles. Why You'll Love This Recipe: ✔️ Quick & Easy – Ready in under 20 minutes! ✔️ Healthy & Nutritious – Loaded with lean protein and veggies. ✔️ Customizable – Use your favorite vegetables and sauces. ✔️ Better than Takeout – Fresh, flavorful, and homemade! |
Ingredients: (Serves 2-3)
For the Beef:
¾ lb (350g) beef steak, thinly sliced (sirloin, flank, or ribeye)
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp cornstarch
½ tsp baking soda (optional, for extra tender meat)
1 tbsp vegetable oil
For the Stir-Fry:
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 bell pepper, sliced (red, yellow, or green)
½ onion, sliced
1 cup broccoli florets
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ginger, grated
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional, for sweetness)
1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
½ tsp sesame oil
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
1 tbsp water (to adjust sauce consistency)
1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (for thickening, optional)
For Garnish:
Sesame seeds
Chopped green onions
Instructions:
1️⃣ Marinate the Beef: In a bowl, toss beef slices with soy sauce, cornstarch, and baking soda. Let sit for 10 minutes for extra tenderness.
2️⃣ Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
3️⃣ Stir-Fry the Beef: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large pan over high heat. Add beef slices and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
4️⃣ Sauté the Vegetables: In the same pan, heat 1 tbsp oil and add onions, bell peppers, and broccoli. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Add garlic and ginger, stir for 30 seconds.
5️⃣ Combine Everything: Return beef to the pan, pour in the sauce, and stir well. If using cornstarch slurry, add now to thicken the sauce.
6️⃣ Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
For the Beef:
¾ lb (350g) beef steak, thinly sliced (sirloin, flank, or ribeye)
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp cornstarch
½ tsp baking soda (optional, for extra tender meat)
1 tbsp vegetable oil
For the Stir-Fry:
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 bell pepper, sliced (red, yellow, or green)
½ onion, sliced
1 cup broccoli florets
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ginger, grated
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional, for sweetness)
1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
½ tsp sesame oil
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
1 tbsp water (to adjust sauce consistency)
1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (for thickening, optional)
For Garnish:
Sesame seeds
Chopped green onions
Instructions:
1️⃣ Marinate the Beef: In a bowl, toss beef slices with soy sauce, cornstarch, and baking soda. Let sit for 10 minutes for extra tenderness.
2️⃣ Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
3️⃣ Stir-Fry the Beef: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large pan over high heat. Add beef slices and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
4️⃣ Sauté the Vegetables: In the same pan, heat 1 tbsp oil and add onions, bell peppers, and broccoli. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Add garlic and ginger, stir for 30 seconds.
5️⃣ Combine Everything: Return beef to the pan, pour in the sauce, and stir well. If using cornstarch slurry, add now to thicken the sauce.
6️⃣ Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Variations & Add-Ons:
🥕 Extra Veggies: Add mushrooms, zucchini, snap peas, or carrots.
🌶️ Spicy Kick: Add sriracha, chili flakes, or extra ginger.
🍍 Sweet & Savory: Add pineapple chunks for a tangy twist.
🥜 Thai-Style: Toss with crushed peanuts and fresh lime juice.
Serving Suggestions:
🍚 With Rice: Serve over fluffy jasmine rice or brown rice.
🍜 With Noodles: Pair with stir-fried ramen, udon, or rice noodles.
🥗 With a Side Salad: Serve with an Asian cucumber salad or coleslaw.
Tips for the Best Beef Stir-Fry:
✔️ Slice beef thinly – This helps it cook quickly and stay tender.
✔️ Use high heat – Stir-frying at high temperatures ensures a nice sear.
✔️ Don’t overcrowd the pan – Cook beef in batches if needed.
✔️ Marinate for flavor – Even a 10-minute marinade makes a difference!
🥕 Extra Veggies: Add mushrooms, zucchini, snap peas, or carrots.
🌶️ Spicy Kick: Add sriracha, chili flakes, or extra ginger.
🍍 Sweet & Savory: Add pineapple chunks for a tangy twist.
🥜 Thai-Style: Toss with crushed peanuts and fresh lime juice.
Serving Suggestions:
🍚 With Rice: Serve over fluffy jasmine rice or brown rice.
🍜 With Noodles: Pair with stir-fried ramen, udon, or rice noodles.
🥗 With a Side Salad: Serve with an Asian cucumber salad or coleslaw.
Tips for the Best Beef Stir-Fry:
✔️ Slice beef thinly – This helps it cook quickly and stay tender.
✔️ Use high heat – Stir-frying at high temperatures ensures a nice sear.
✔️ Don’t overcrowd the pan – Cook beef in batches if needed.
✔️ Marinate for flavor – Even a 10-minute marinade makes a difference!