Description
Beef Stir-Fry with Vegetables is a quick, flavorful, and colorful dish combining tender strips of beef with fresh vegetables tossed in a savory, slightly sweet sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it offers a balanced, wholesome meal that’s easy to customize and cooks in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Beef and Marinade
- 300g flank or sirloin beef strips
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Vegetables
- 1 bell pepper (red, yellow, or green), sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp water or broth
- 1 tsp sesame oil (for finishing)
- 1 tbsp vegetable or cooking oil (for stir-frying)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Slice the beef into thin strips against the grain for tenderness. Chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces and finely mince garlic and ginger.
- Marinate the Beef: In a bowl, combine beef strips, soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Mix well and let it marinate for about 10 minutes to tenderize and flavor the meat.
- Stir-Fry the Beef: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat with a splash of vegetable oil. Quickly sear the beef until browned but not fully cooked. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables: In the same pan, stir-fry garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add carrots and broccoli first as they take longer to cook, then add bell peppers. Toss and cook until crisp-tender.
- Combine and Sauce: Return beef to the pan with vegetables. Pour in oyster sauce, soy sauce, and water or broth. Stir well and cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything beautifully.
- Final Touches: Turn off heat, drizzle with remaining sesame oil, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Thin slicing of beef is crucial for quick cooking and tenderness.
- Use high heat to achieve a nice sear and crisp vegetables.
- Do not overcrowd the pan; stir-fry in batches if necessary to maintain heat.
- Prepare all ingredients before cooking as stir-frying moves quickly.
- Adjust soy and oyster sauce quantities to match your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: beef stir-fry, quick dinner, healthy stir-fry, Asian stir-fry, beef and vegetables, weeknight meal, gluten free stir-fry
