Description
Easy Beef Stir-Fry is a quick and flavorful meal that combines tender beef strips with crisp vegetables and bold sauces. Ready in under 30 minutes, this versatile recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and can be easily customized with your favorite ingredients to deliver a nutritious, balanced, and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef
- 300–400g thinly sliced sirloin or flank steak strips
Vegetables
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup snap peas
Sauce & Aromatics
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tsp sesame oil (for drizzling at the end)
- Optional: 1/4 tsp chili flakes or fresh sliced chili
- 1 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder (mixed with 2 tbsp cold water)
Garnish and Serving
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Steamed rice or cooked noodles, to serve
- Optional: toasted sesame seeds or chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Slice the beef thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness, chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces, and mix the soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and optional chili flakes in a small bowl to prepare the sauce.
- Heat Your Pan and Cook Beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan or wok over high heat. Add the beef strips in a single layer, sear quickly until browned (about 2-3 minutes), then remove from the pan and set aside.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables: In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed, then sauté the garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the bell peppers, broccoli, and snap peas and stir-fry until just tender but still crisp, about 4-5 minutes.
- Combine Beef and Sauce: Return the cooked beef to the pan, pour in the prepared sauce mixture, and toss everything together over medium heat. Add the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water) and stir to thicken the sauce to a glossy finish.
- Final Touch and Serve: Drizzle sesame oil over the stir-fry for added aroma. Sprinkle chopped green onions on top and serve immediately over steamed rice or your favorite noodles.
Notes
- Slice beef very thin to ensure quick cooking and tender texture.
- Cook over high heat to get a good sear and keep vegetables crisp.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to avoid steaming; cook in batches if necessary.
- Prep all ingredients before cooking for a smooth and quick process.
- Use fresh garlic and ginger for the best flavor impact.
- Customize the recipe with different proteins or vegetables based on preference.
- For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Add honey or hoisin sauce for a sweet flavor twist.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers; keep rice or noodles separate to maintain texture.
- Reheat gently in a pan with a splash of water or broth; avoid microwaving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg