Beef Stir Fry Recipe
Indulge in the vibrant flavors and satisfying textures of this quick and easy Beef Stir Fry. With tender beef, colorful vegetables, and a savory soy sauce marinade, this dish captures the essence of Asian street food right in your kitchen. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing dinner guests, it comes together in under 30 minutes, ensuring you can enjoy a delicious homemade meal without the fuss.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Slice the beef against the grain into thin strips.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch. Add the beef and marinate for 15–20 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
- Stir-fry the marinated beef for about 3–4 minutes until browned but not fully cooked; remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, stir-fry broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots for about 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return the beef to the pan along with any remaining marinade; toss everything together for another minute until heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider adding sesame oil or a splash of rice vinegar. Feel free to substitute beef with chicken or tofu for different protein options. Customize your veggies based on what you have on hand—snap peas or mushrooms work well!