Beef Stir Fry Recipe: Savory and Vibrant
Classic Beef Stir Fry with savory, umami flavor.
Ingredients
- Beef Stir Fry:
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil divided
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 medium carrot thinly sliced
- 1 small onion sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
- Stir-Fry Sauce:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water
- Optional: Sesame seeds green onions
- Suggested Pairings: Green tea rice
Instructions
- Marinate beef with soy sauce, cornstarch for 10–15 minutes.
- Whisk sauce ingredients; taste and adjust.
- Cook beef in 1 tbsp oil 1–2 min per side; remove.
- Stir-fry garlic, ginger, and vegetables in 1 tbsp oil for 3–4 min.
- Add beef, sauce; toss 1–2 min until thickened.
- Serve in a white ceramic bowl with sesame seeds, onions, tea, and rice.
Notes
- Slice beef thinly for tenderness.
- Store in fridge for 3 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Try a gluten-free or spicy variation.
- Pair with noodles.