Description
A quick and easy 30-minute beef stir fry recipe with vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights. Tender beef, crisp-tender broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots are tossed in a savory soy-sesame sauce.
Ingredients
1 lb flank steak or sirloin (thinly sliced against the grain)
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup bell peppers (sliced)
1 cup carrots (julienned)
3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: Slice beef very thinly against the grain, chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon water. Set aside
- Cook the beef: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add beef in a single layer. Cook 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove to a plate
- Cook the vegetables: Add remaining oil. Stir in garlic and ginger for 30 seconds. Add broccoli, peppers, and carrots. Cook 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender
- Combine: Return beef to pan. Pour sauce over top. Stir together for 1 minute until sauce thickens
- Serve immediately over steamed rice or cauliflower rice
Notes
For extra tender beef, marinate sliced beef in 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 teaspoon cornstarch for 10 minutes before cooking.
Substitute snap peas, mushrooms, or baby corn for broccoli if desired.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave with a splash of water or soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: beef stir fry, 30 minute meal, weeknight dinner, vegetable stir fry