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Easy Beef Stir Fry

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This Chinese-style Beef Stir Fry combines tender beef with colorful, crunchy veggies coated in a savory-sweet sauce. Ready in 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick, healthy, one-pan meal.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound flank steak, skirt steak, or top sirloin, cut bite-sized
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp chicken or veggie broth
  • 2 tsp rice wine (mirin or Sherry wine)
  • 2 tsp honey or brown sugar
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 1 small red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 carrot, sliced thinly
  • 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 scallions, sliced
  • Sesame seeds, optional
  • Steamed rice, optional

Instructions

  1. Marinate beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and black pepper for 15-30 minutes.
  2. Whisk stir fry sauce ingredients and set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or skillet. Cook beef in 2 batches for 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  4. Heat remaining oil; sauté onion, bell pepper, and carrot 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender. Add broccoli and cook 2 minutes.
  5. Return beef to pan with juices, pour in sauce, and toss 2 minutes until thickened. Stir in scallions and garnish with sesame seeds. Serve immediately with rice if desired.

Notes

  • Use any steak you like, slicing thin against the grain.
  • Freeze meat 30 minutes before slicing for easier cuts.
  • Use any vegetables you prefer: broccoli, snow peas, baby corn, mushrooms, asparagus.
  • Fresh garlic/ginger can be replaced with paste.
  • Store in an airtight container for 2-3 days. Freezing not recommended due to veggie texture changes.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir Fry
  • Cuisine: Asian