Description
A quick and comforting Beef Stir Fry featuring tender beef, fresh vegetables, and a savory soy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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 glossy sauce)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (to finish)
- A pinch of red pepper flakes (optional for warmth)
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 sit for a few seconds to form a browned crust. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned and just cooked through.
- Push the beef to the side or remove briefly, then add the minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
- Add the mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until tender yet crisp.
- Return the beef to the pan, pour in the soy sauce, and mix to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
- If desired, mix cornstarch with water and stir in for a thicker sauce.
- Give everything a final toss, serve hot over rice or noodles, and finish with sesame oil or green onions if desired.
Notes
For best results, prep all ingredients before cooking to keep pace with stir-frying. Experiment with different proteins or vegetables to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: beef stir fry, quick meals, weeknight dinner, easy stir fry, Asian cuisine, comfort food