Description
A quick and comforting beef stir-fry featuring tender beef, crisp vegetables, and a glossy soy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef, sliced thinly
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (like bell peppers, broccoli, and snap peas)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Rice or noodles for serving
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional for a glossy sauce)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (to finish)
- A pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the sliced beef in a single layer and let it sear for a few seconds before stirring. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until browned and just cooked through.
- Push the beef to the side, add the minced garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for about a minute until fragrant.
- Add the mixed vegetables, stir-frying for 4 to 5 minutes until tender but still crisp.
- Return the beef to the pan, pour in the soy sauce, and stir to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
- If desired, mix cornstarch with water and add to thicken the sauce.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles, finishing with a drizzle of sesame oil.
Notes
Customize with different proteins or vegetables as per your preference. Leftovers reheat well in a skillet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: beef, stir fry, quick dinner, weeknight meal, comfort food