Description
A flavorful and tender beef stir fry recipe, marinated for optimal taste and texture, paired with vibrant vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak, skirt steak or top sirloin (cut against the grain, bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari (regular, light or low-sodium)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (or arrowroot)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (low-sodium, regular or light)
- 2 tablespoons chicken broth, veggie broth or water
- 2 teaspoons rice wine (like Shaoxin) (mirin, rice wine vinegar or Sherry wine)
- 2 teaspoons honey or brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced or grated)
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger (peeled, minced or grated)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or more if needed)
- 1 small to medium onion (sliced)
- 1 small to medium red bell pepper (cored, seeded and cut into thin slices)
- 1 carrot (peeled and sliced thinly)
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 scallions (sliced thinly)
- Sesame seeds for garnishing (optional)
- Steamed rice (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl or a resealable plastic bag, toss together the beef, soy sauce, ground black pepper, and cornstarch.
- Set the marinated meat aside for 15-30 minutes or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the stir fry sauce ingredients: soy sauce, broth or water, honey or brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch.
- In a large wok or large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over high heat.
- Cook the beef in 2 batches, adding half the marinated beef at a time.
- Sauté for about 2-3 minutes or until lightly golden brown, then transfer to a bowl.
- Heat the remaining oil in the wok.
- Stir in the onions, red bell pepper, and carrots, sautéing for about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the broccoli and cook for about 2 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- Add the cooked beef back with any juices and pour in the stir fry sauce.
- Cook for about 2 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in the scallions and garnish with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Ensure to marinate the beef for optimal tenderness. Avoid overcrowding the pan for proper browning.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg