Beef Stir Fry with Vegetables: Quick and Flavorful Weeknight Dinner
By Isabella Quinn
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min
Servings
4
Beef and Vegetable Stir-Fry is a quick, nutritious dish made with thin slices of beef and assorted vegetables stir-fried in a savory-sweet sauce. It is a good weeknight meal choice. Beef and Vegetable Stir-Fry takes 30 minutes to prepare and offers a well-rounded dish with many variations. To make a complete meal, serve the stir-fry with steamed rice. Beef and Vegetable Stir-Fry is a good family meal option because it is quick and tasty.
Ingredients
- •1 lb beef (flank steak, sirloin, or ribeye) (thinly sliced)
- •2 tablespoons soy sauce
- •1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- •1 tablespoon sesame oil
- •1 tablespoon honey
- •2 cloves garlic (minced)
- •1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- •2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for stir frying)
- •1 medium bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- •1 cup broccoli florets
- •1 medium 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 for maximum tenderness.
- 2
If you have time, marinate the beef in soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for 15–30 minutes for added flavor.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Set aside.
- 4
Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 5
Add the beef in a single layer and let it sear for 2-3 minutes without stirring.
- 6
Once seared, remove the beef and set it aside.
- 7
In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil.
- 8
Add the carrots, bell pepper, and broccoli, and stir-fry for about 3-5 minutes until the vegetables start to become tender but still crisp.
- 9
Add the snap peas to the pan and continue stir-frying for another 2-3 minutes.
- 10
Return the beef to the pan along with the pre-made sauce.
- 11
Stir everything together, making sure the beef and vegetables are evenly coated.
- 12
Let it cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- 13
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
- 14
Serve over steamed rice or enjoy it on its own.
Nutrition (per serving)
375
Calories
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