Description
A quick and easy beef stir fry packed with vegetables and coated in a delicious sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup snap peas
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup water or low-sodium broth
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef: In a bowl, toss the thinly sliced beef with cornstarch and 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Let it sit while you prepare your vegetables—about 10 minutes.
- Prepare the Stir Fry Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Set it aside.
- Cook the Beef: Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef in a single layer (cook in batches if needed). Sear until just browned—about 2 minutes per side. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Stir Fry the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add a touch more oil if needed. Toss in the bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, and snap peas. Stir fry for about 4-5 minutes until they’re vibrant and slightly tender but still crisp. Add a splash of water or broth to help them steam and cook evenly.
- Combine Everything: Return the beef to the pan. Pour in the sauce and stir well to coat everything evenly. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and everything is glossy and hot.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle in the sliced green onions, give everything a final stir, and serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- This recipe is great for a quick weeknight dinner and can be adapted with other vegetables as desired.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg