Beef Vegetable Stir Fry (Printable)
Quick-cooked tender beef and vibrant vegetables in a savory sauce, ideal for a weeknight meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef
01 - 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
02 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp oyster sauce
04 - 1 tsp cornstarch
05 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Vegetables
06 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
07 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
08 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
09 - 3.5 oz snap peas, trimmed
10 - 1 small broccoli crown, cut into bite-sized florets
11 - 2 spring onions, sliced
12 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
13 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
→ Sauce
14 - 3 tbsp soy sauce
15 - 1 tbsp oyster sauce
16 - 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
17 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
18 - 1 tsp sesame oil
19 - 2 tsp cornstarch
20 - 3 tbsp water
→ Cooking
21 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
# How To Make:
01 - Combine sliced beef with soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and black pepper in a bowl; mix thoroughly and let rest for 10 minutes.
02 - Whisk together all sauce ingredients until cornstarch is fully dissolved; set aside.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat; add beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until browned but just cooked through; remove and set aside.
04 - Add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the wok; stir-fry garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Add broccoli, carrot, and snap peas; stir-fry for 2 minutes, then incorporate bell peppers and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes until crisp-tender.
06 - Return beef to the wok; pour in the sauce and toss everything together; cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats all ingredients.
07 - Stir in spring onions, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It's a quick weeknight meal that feels like a restaurant dish you made yourself
- The blend of crisp vegetables and tender beef packed with savory sauce is simply irresistible
02 -
- Marinating the beef with cornstarch and sauces is key to its tender texture and glossy finish
- Cooking veggies in batches and on high heat prevents sogginess and keeps everything crisp
03 -
- Slice beef thinly across the grain for the most tender bite
- Don't skip the cornstarch in the marinade—it's the secret to that restaurant-quality glossy coat