Description
Quick Beef Stir Fry sizzles with weeknight dinner magic, bringing tender strips of beef and crisp vegetables together in a tangy sauce that comes together faster than ordering takeout. Grab your wok and get ready to create restaurant-quality flavor right in your kitchen with simple ingredients and lightning-fast cooking techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (454 g) beef sirloin, thinly sliced
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- ½ cup snap peas
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Serving:
- Cooked rice
Instructions
- Mix 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin with 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp cornstarch in a medium bowl until each piece is evenly coated.
- Warm 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers and looks slightly rippled.
- Carefully add marinated beef to the hot skillet, spreading pieces in a single layer to ensure even browning. Cook for 2-3 minutes without stirring.
- Flip beef slices and cook an additional 1-2 minutes until edges turn golden brown. Transfer meat to a clean plate.
- In the same skillet, sauté 1 sliced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves for approximately 90 seconds until fragrant and translucent.
- Toss 1 cup broccoli florets, 1 sliced red bell pepper, and ½ cup snap peas into the skillet. Stir constantly for 3-4 minutes to maintain crisp texture.
- Whisk ¼ cup beef broth, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, and 1 tsp sesame oil in a small bowl to create a smooth sauce.
- Return beef to the skillet and pour prepared sauce over vegetables and meat. Gently stir to combine and heat through for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve immediately over warm rice, ensuring each portion gets an even mix of beef and vegetables.
Notes
- Marinate the beef for extra flavor by letting it sit in the soy sauce mixture for 15-20 minutes before cooking.
- Cut vegetables into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking and a consistent texture throughout the stir fry.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari and use a gluten-free cornstarch alternative.
- Keep the heat high and work quickly when stir-frying to maintain the vegetables’ crisp texture and prevent overcooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg