Description
Whip up this quick beef stir fry with rice when hunger strikes and dinner needs to happen fast. Tender strips of beef dance with crisp veggies over steaming rice, creating a satisfying meal that saves your evening in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb beef, sliced
- 2 cups mixed vegetables
- 3 cups cooked rice
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
Finishing Touches:
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large skillet at 375°F, ensuring your pan is hot and ready for sizzling action.
- Toss 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon ginger into the heated oil, stirring quickly for precisely 30 seconds to release their aromatic flavors.
- Drop 1 pound of thinly sliced beef into the pan, spreading pieces evenly to maximize browning and develop deep caramelized edges.
- Sear beef for 2-3 minutes, flipping once to achieve a golden-brown exterior while maintaining a tender interior.
- Introduce 2 cups of mixed vegetables directly into the skillet, stirring continuously for 3-4 minutes to preserve their crisp texture and vibrant color.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons soy sauce across the ingredients, gently tossing to coat every morsel with savory seasoning.
- Transfer the steaming stir fry onto a bed of 3 cups freshly cooked rice, creating an inviting and balanced meal in under 25 minutes.
Notes
- Slice beef against the grain for maximum tenderness and easier chewing.
- Use a wok or wide skillet to ensure vegetables and meat cook evenly without steaming.
- Select quick-cooking vegetables like bell peppers, snow peas, or broccoli florets to maintain crispness and color.
- For a gluten-free version, replace traditional soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 417 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg