Easy Beef Stir Fry Recipe
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Quick and flavorful beef stir‑fry with colorful vegetables, wok‑seared in a savory garlic‑soy sauce.
- Author: Beth
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir‑fry
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Low Fat
- 1 lb (450 g) flank or sirloin steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced on bias
- 2 green onions, cut into 1″ pieces
- Sauce: ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar, ½ cup beef broth (or water)
- In a bowl, toss sliced beef with 2 tbsp soy sauce and cornstarch. Let rest 10 minutes.
- Whisk together sauce ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in wok or large skillet over high heat. Stir‑fry beef in batches until just browned (about 1–2 mins), then remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil; stir‑fry garlic and ginger until fragrant (20–30 s).
- Add bell pepper, broccoli, and carrot; stir‑fry 2–3 mins until bright and tender‑crisp.
- Return beef and green onions to pan.
- Pour in sauce, tossing to coat everything; cook 1–2 mins until sauce thickens.
- Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Slice beef thinly when slightly frozen—it’s easier.
- Prep all veggies ahead—stir‑fry is fast!
- Use high heat to achieve that signature “wok hei” flavor.
- Customize with mushrooms, snap peas, or baby corn.
- Leftover stir‑fry keeps well 2‑3 days in fridge; reheat in skillet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx 1¼ cups)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg