Description
Quick and flavorful Beef Stir Fry dances with bold Asian-inspired seasonings, delivering restaurant-quality magic in minutes. Sizzling tender beef strips and crisp vegetables combine perfectly, giving home cooks a delicious meal that satisfies all cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (450 grams) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, sliced
Sauce and Seasoning:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Thoroughly coat beef slices with cornstarch, ensuring an even layer that will create a delicate crispy exterior and contribute to sauce thickening during cooking.
- Heat a large wok or skillet over high flame, allowing the surface to become extremely hot before adding oil to prevent sticking.
- Quickly sear beef pieces in batches, avoiding overcrowding the pan, which allows each slice to develop a golden-brown caramelized crust without steaming.
- Remove browned beef and set aside, keeping the meat warm while preparing the aromatic vegetable base.
- In the same pan, sauté minced garlic and ginger until fragrant, releasing their intense, sharp flavors without burning.
- Add sliced bell peppers, carrots, and green onions, stirring rapidly to maintain their crisp texture and vibrant colors.
- Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil to create a glossy, complex sauce that balances sweet, tangy, and umami notes.
- Return beef to the pan, pour the prepared sauce over the ingredients, and toss quickly to ensure every morsel is evenly coated and heated through.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and additional sliced green onions for a final burst of freshness and textural contrast.
- Serve immediately over steamed jasmine rice, allowing the sauce to slightly soak into the grains for maximum flavor absorption.
Notes
- Ensure beef is sliced against the grain for maximum tenderness and easier chewing.
- Use a high-heat cooking method like a wok or cast-iron skillet to achieve that perfect golden-brown sear on the meat.
- Add extra vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas to boost nutrition and create more texture variation in the dish.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari and use certified gluten-free cornstarch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg