Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry (Printable Format)
Tender beef strips and crisp vegetables cooked together in a savory sauce for a flavorful meal.
# What You Need:
→ Beef
01 - 14 oz flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
02 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tsp cornstarch
04 - 1 tsp sesame oil
→ Stir Fry Sauce
05 - 3 tbsp soy sauce
06 - 2 tbsp oyster sauce
07 - 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
08 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
09 - 1 tsp brown sugar
10 - 2 tsp cornstarch
11 - 3 tbsp water
→ Vegetables
12 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
13 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
14 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
15 - 3.5 oz sugar snap peas
16 - 1 small broccoli crown, cut into florets
17 - 3 spring onions, sliced
18 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
19 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
→ For Cooking
20 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine beef slices with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 1 tsp sesame oil in a medium bowl. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch, and water in a small bowl. Set aside.
03 - Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add marinated beef in a single layer and sear for 1-2 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
04 - Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the wok. Stir-fry garlic, ginger, and spring onions for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Add bell peppers, carrot, sugar snap peas, and broccoli florets. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
06 - Return beef to the wok. Stir the sauce mixture, then pour over the beef and vegetables. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and everything is well coated.
07 - Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles as desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The way tender beef meets crisp vegetables feels like sharing a delicious secret with a close friend
- The savory sauce balances perfectly, making every bite memorable and easy to love
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- Marinating the beef with cornstarch not only tenderizes but helps the sauce stick to each piece beautifully
- Cooking vegetables quickly over high heat keeps them crisp and colorful, which really lifts the whole dish
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- Using high heat and working quickly locks in the vibrant colors and flavors you want from stir fry vegetables
- Resting the marinated beef briefly before cooking lets flavors deepen and texture improve dramatically