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Delicious beef stir fry with colorful vegetables served in a bowl

Beef Stir Fry

This beef stir fry delivers restaurant-style flavor with home-kitchen speed, featuring thinly sliced beef, crisp vegetables, and a savory soy and oyster sauce glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 pound beef, thinly sliced (flank, skirt, or sirloin work well) Slice beef thinly across the grain for tenderness.
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli florets, sliced carrots, snap peas) Cut vegetables uniformly for even cooking.
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce Use low sodium if preferred.
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce Can substitute with a tablespoon of hoisin and a pinch of fish sauce.
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil Heat until shimmering.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Add for flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated Add for flavor.
  • to taste salt and pepper Adjust according to preference.
  • Cooked rice or noodles for serving Serve over rice or toss with noodles.

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium high heat until it shimmers.
  2. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Add the thinly sliced beef in a single layer. Let it sear undisturbed for 1 minute to develop color.
  4. Stir and continue to cook the beef until browned, about 2 to 3 more minutes depending on thickness.
  5. Toss in the mixed vegetables and stir to combine. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until vegetables are tender crisp.
  6. Pour the soy sauce and oyster sauce over the beef and veggies. Stir quickly to coat and warm the sauce, about 30 seconds.
  7. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately over hot rice or mixed with noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 900mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5g

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container within two hours of cooking. Consume within 3 to 4 days. For a lighter meal, serve over cauliflower rice or a bed of mixed greens.

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