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A vibrant beef stir fry with colorful vegetables in a wok

Proven way to grow 5-star Beef Stir Fry meals

This recipe guides you through creating a delicious and impressive beef stir-fry, perfect for a satisfying meal. It emphasizes proper preparation and cooking techniques to achieve tender beef and crisp vegetables.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 lb beef sirloin sliced thinly
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger grated
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 bell peppers sliced
  • 1 carrots julienned
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Sauce
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • whisk
  • large skillet or wok

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine thinly sliced beef, soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil; marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and cornstarch for the stir-fry sauce.
Cooking
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
  2. Add marinated beef and stir-fry until browned and cooked through; remove beef from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add broccoli florets, sliced bell peppers, and julienned carrots to the skillet, stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
  5. Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet, bring to a simmer, and cook until thickened.
  6. Return the cooked beef to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce and vegetables.
  7. Serve immediately with rice or noodles.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the stir-fry. Adjust the vegetables based on your preference and what's in season.