Description
Beef Stir Fry with Vegetables is an easy, healthy, and versatile dish that’s perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. With tender slices of beef, a colorful medley of vegetables, and a savory-sweet sauce, it offers both nutrition and flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) beef (flank steak, sirloin, or ribeye), thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for stir frying
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 carrot, julienned
- ½ cup snap peas, ends trimmed
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, optional (for garnish)
- Steamed rice, optional (for serving)
Instructions
1. Thinly slice the beef against the grain. Marinate in soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for 15–30 minutes if time allows.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, and ginger. Set the sauce aside.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef in a single layer. Sear for 2–3 minutes without stirring, then remove and set aside.
4. In the same pan, add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Add carrots, bell pepper, and broccoli. Stir-fry for 3–5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften but remain crisp.
5. Add snap peas and stir-fry for another 2–3 minutes.
6. Return beef to the pan and pour in the sauce. Toss everything together and cook for another 1–2 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens and coats the ingredients.
7. Remove from heat. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve over steamed rice or on its own.
Notes
Marinating the beef adds extra flavor and tenderness—try 15–30 minutes if you have time.
Cut all vegetables into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking.
Use high heat and don’t overcrowd the pan to keep everything crisp.
Feel free to swap in your favorite veggies like mushrooms, zucchini, or baby corn.
Great for meal prep—store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg