Description
A quick and flavorful beef stir fry made with tender strips of beef, crisp colorful vegetables, and a savory sauce. This easy 30-minute meal is perfect for busy weeknights and pairs wonderfully with rice or noodles.
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (for sauce)
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for sauce)
Instructions
- Slice the flank steak thinly against the grain. In a bowl, mix the beef with 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch and let it marinate for about 10 minutes while preparing the vegetables.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients: soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the beef in a single layer and cook for 2–3 minutes until browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same pan. Cook the garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, and snap peas. Stir fry for about 4–5 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- Return the cooked beef to the pan and pour in the prepared sauce. Stir well and cook for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables.
- Drizzle sesame oil over the stir fry, toss everything together, and serve hot with rice or noodles.
Notes
- Slice beef thinly against the grain to keep it tender.
- Use high heat when stir frying for the best texture and flavor.
- You can substitute vegetables such as mushrooms, zucchini, baby corn, or bok choy.
- Add red pepper flakes or chili garlic sauce for a spicy variation.
- If the sauce thickens too much during reheating, add a small splash of water or broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
