Quick Beef Stir Fry
A quick, saucy beef stir fry loaded with colorful vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef (sirloin or flank steak), thinly sliced across the grain
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, snow peas) — or use your favorites
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (use low-sodium if preferred)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced or grated
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the beef: Pat the steak dry, then slice thinly across the grain. Place in a bowl.
- Marinate briefly: Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, garlic, and ginger to the beef. Mix until evenly coated and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Heat the pan: Warm a large skillet or wok over high heat until very hot. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and swirl to coat.
- Cook the beef: Add the marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Stir-fry the vegetables: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry 3–5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Combine and finish: Return the beef to the pan, toss everything together, and cook 1 more minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Spoon over hot rice or noodles and enjoy immediately.
Notes
For a nutty finish, add a splash of sesame oil at the very end. Can be made gluten-free with proper substitutes.
Find it online: https://www.mealbreeze.com/beef-stir-fry-with-vegetables/