Description
This quick and flavorful Beef Stir Fry with Vegetables recipe combines tender slices of beef with crisp, colorful vegetables in a savory sauce made from soy sauce, hoisin, sesame oil, and honey. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner, it takes just 30 minutes from start to finish and is best served over steamed rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Marinade
- 1 lb (450g) beef (flank steak, sirloin, or ribeye), thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
Vegetables
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 carrot, julienned
- ½ cup snap peas, ends trimmed
Others
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for stir frying)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- Steamed rice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Thinly slice the beef against the grain for maximum tenderness. If time allows, marinate the beef in soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for 15–30 minutes to enhance the flavor.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Set aside.
- Heat the Pan: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the beef in a single layer. Let it sear undisturbed for 2-3 minutes to form a crispy crust. Remove the beef and set aside.
- Stir-Fry the Vegetables: In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the carrots, bell pepper, and broccoli florets. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until vegetables are tender yet crisp.
- Add the Snap Peas: Add the snap peas to the pan and continue stir-frying for another 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Combine the Beef and Sauce: Return the beef to the pan along with the prepared sauce. Stir well to evenly coat the beef and vegetables. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Serve: Remove from heat. Garnish with chopped green onions and optional sesame seeds. Serve over steamed rice or enjoy on its own.
Notes
- If you prefer more sauce, increase the hoisin sauce to 2 tablespoons.
- You can substitute the vegetables with your favorites like snap peas, mushrooms, or baby corn.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Marinating the beef enhances flavor but you can skip it if short on time.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
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