Description
A quick and flavorful beef stir fry with vibrant veggies and a savory sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, snap peas)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or sesame oil)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your ingredients. Thinly slice the flank steak against the grain, ensuring tender bites. Spend a moment prepping your veggies; colorful bell peppers, crisp broccoli, and sweet carrots add great texture and flavor.
- In a bowl, toss the sliced beef with cornstarch, soy sauce, and a pinch of salt and pepper. The cornstarch helps create a lovely glaze once cooked. Let it marinate while you heat your pan.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Pour in vegetable oil and swirl to coat the pan. Once hot, add the marinated beef in a single layer. Avoid crowding the pan to allow proper browning.
- After a couple of minutes, when the beef is almost cooked, add in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes. Stir-fry everything together until fully cooked and fragrant.
- Now, toss in your mixed veggies. Stir-fry for another 3 to 5 minutes until the veggies are vibrant and tender yet crisp.
- Splash in oyster sauce if using and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Stir well to combine all the flavors, and your stir fry is ready!
- Serve hot over a bed of cooked rice or noodles. Enjoy your homemade beef stir fry with vegetables!
Notes
For a lighter option, swap beef for tofu or chickpeas. For gluten-free, ensure soy sauce is gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
