Description
Enjoy a quick and flavor-packed Beef Stir-Fry bursting with tender beef slices, colorful veggies, and a savory homemade sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this Asian-inspired dish brings restaurant-style stir-fry straight to your kitchen in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Beef – 1 lb (450g) flank steak, sirloin, or ribeye, thinly sliced
Soy Sauce – 2 tablespoons
Hoisin Sauce – 1 tablespoon
Sesame Oil – 1 tablespoon
Honey – 1 tablespoon
Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
Fresh Ginger – 1 teaspoon, grated
Vegetable Oil – 2 tablespoons (for stir-frying)
Bell Pepper – 1, thinly sliced
Broccoli Florets – 1 cup
Carrot – 1, julienned
Snap Peas – ½ cup, ends trimmed
Green Onions – 2, chopped (for garnish)
Sesame Seeds – 1 tablespoon (optional, for garnish)
Steamed Rice – optional, for serving
Instructions
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Thinly slice the beef against the grain. Optional: marinate it in a mixture of soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for 15–30 minutes for deeper flavor.
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In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Set the sauce aside.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef in a single layer and sear undisturbed for 2-3 minutes to create a crispy crust. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
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Add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same pan. Stir-fry the carrots, bell pepper, and broccoli for 3-5 minutes until they are crisp-tender.
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Stir in the snap peas and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
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Return the beef to the pan and pour the prepared sauce over everything. Stir well to coat and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
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Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot over steamed rice or enjoy it on its own.
Notes
Letting the beef marinate beforehand enhances flavor but is optional for a quicker meal.
Feel free to swap veggies based on seasonality — snow peas, zucchini, or mushrooms work wonderfully.
For an even saucier stir-fry, double the sauce ingredients.
To keep veggies vibrant, don’t overcook them — aim for a crisp-tender texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian, Chinese