Description
Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry is a quick, colorful, and flavorful dish featuring tender marinated beef, crisp vegetables, and a savory Asian-style sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep, it’s served over rice or noodles for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
- 1–1 1/2 lb flank steak, sliced thinly against the grain
- 2 Tbsp water
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp Shaoxing wine (optional)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- 1/8 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 Tbsp sugar or honey
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- Chili flakes to taste (optional)
- Vegetable or grapeseed oil, as needed
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 1 large head broccoli, chopped
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1 large carrot, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 5 green onions, cut into 1-inch segments (green parts only)
- Chopped green onions (garnish)
- Cooked white rice or noodles, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine sliced beef, baking soda, and water. Massage until water is absorbed. Add cornstarch, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine (if using), sesame oil, and vegetable oil. Mix to coat. Let marinate 30 minutes (or refrigerate overnight).
- Whisk together chicken broth (or water), soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar or honey, garlic, ginger, cornstarch, and chili flakes (if using). Set aside.
- Heat wok over high heat. Add 1 Tbsp oil. Sear beef in batches for about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate when browned but still slightly rare inside.
- Reduce heat slightly. Add oil, garlic, ginger, broccoli, snap peas, carrot, bell pepper, and green onions. Stir fry for 2–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return beef to the wok and pour in the sauce. Stir and cook 5–7 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles. Garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
- Velveting the beef ensures tenderness—don’t skip this step.
- Adjust sweetness or heat in the sauce to taste.
- Use any vegetables you have on hand.
- Reheat with a splash of broth to refresh the sauce.
- Store rice or noodles separately if prepping ahead.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (includes marinating)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (without rice or noodles)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
