Description
Beef Stir Fry delivers speedy comfort straight from your wok to your dinner table. Crisp vegetables and tender meat mingle with savory sauce for a satisfying meal that comes together faster than ordering takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
Vegetables:
- 2 medium sweet onions, sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Slice 1 lb beef sirloin against the grain into thin strips, ensuring even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Prepare 2 medium sweet onions and 1 cup bell peppers by cutting into uniform slender pieces that cook quickly.
- Mince 3 cloves garlic and 1-inch ginger piece to release maximum flavor during high-heat cooking.
- Whisk 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce with 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Submerge beef strips in soy sauce mixture, allowing 15 minutes for marinade to penetrate and tenderize meat.
- Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet at 425°F (218°C) until oil shimmers with intense heat.
- Sauté minced garlic and ginger for 30 seconds, releasing aromatic oils without burning.
- Add marinated beef strips to hot skillet, spreading them to prevent overcrowding and achieve golden-brown edges.
- Cook beef for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even caramelization on all surfaces.
- Introduce sliced onions and bell peppers, tossing rapidly to maintain crisp texture and vibrant colors.
- Stir-fry vegetables for 4-5 minutes at high heat, keeping them slightly crunchy and bright.
- Drizzle 1 teaspoon sesame oil across stir fry, mixing thoroughly for an additional 60 seconds.
- Transfer steaming mixture to serving plate, scattering fresh green onion slices on top for garnish.
Notes
- Slice beef against the grain to ensure tender, easy-to-chew meat that won’t feel tough when eating.
- Marinating the beef in soy sauce and cornstarch helps tenderize the meat and creates a delicious, glossy coating.
- Keep the heat high and move ingredients quickly in the pan to maintain that authentic stir-fry crispness without overcooking vegetables.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari and serve over cauliflower rice instead of traditional rice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 287 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg