Description
This Classic Beef Stir-Fry is a quick and flavorful Asian-inspired main course featuring tender slices of beef coated in a savory sauce, stir-fried with crisp vegetables like bell peppers, onion, and broccoli. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a weeknight dinner served over rice or noodles and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Marinade
- 1 pound flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Stir-Fry
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons water (for steaming)
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional)
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef: In a medium bowl, toss the thinly sliced beef with soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and cornstarch until well coated. Allow it to marinate for 10 to 15 minutes while preparing the vegetables.
- Sear the Beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the beef in a single layer and sear for 1 to 2 minutes per side until browned but not fully cooked. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
- Cook the Aromatics and Vegetables: Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet, then add minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add sliced red and green bell peppers, onion, and broccoli florets. Stir-fry the vegetables for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Steam the Vegetables: Add 2 tablespoons of water to the skillet, cover, and allow the vegetables to steam for 2 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Combine and Finish Cooking: Return the seared beef to the pan with the vegetables. Toss everything together and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the beef is fully cooked through and the sauce coats all ingredients evenly.
- Serve: Serve the stir-fry hot over steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a dash of chili garlic sauce or sriracha to the marinade or during cooking.
- Feel free to substitute or add vegetables such as snap peas, carrots, or mushrooms based on availability and preference.
- To keep the beef tender, avoid overcrowding the pan when searing and cook in batches if needed.
- Adjust soy sauce quantity to control sodium level if necessary.
