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Best Beef Stir Fry Recipe

Best Beef Stir Fry Recipe for Quick, Flavor-Packed Nights

Discover the best beef stir fry recipe that’s quick, flavorful, and perfect for weeknight dinners!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 pound Flank Steak or skirt steak or top sirloin
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch arrowroot starch is an alternative
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce or Tamari low-sodium or gluten-free options
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Broth (Chicken/Veggie) or Water
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Wine (Shaoxin/Mirin) rice vinegar can be used as a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or Brown Sugar maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil
For Aromatics
  • 2 cloves Garlic or garlic paste
  • 1 inch Fresh Ginger or ginger paste
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil or avocado oil
For Vegetables
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 medium Carrot
  • 2 cups Broccoli Florets
  • 2 scallions Scallions for garnish

Equipment

  • wok
  • Large bowl
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine thinly sliced flank steak with soy sauce, ground black pepper, and cornstarch. Marinate for 15 to 30 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the broth, rice wine, honey, and toasted sesame oil. Set aside.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Sauté half of the marinated beef for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
  4. If needed, add more oil. Sauté remaining beef in the same manner. Set aside with the first batch.
  5. In the same skillet, add more oil and stir-fry the sliced onion, red bell pepper, and carrot for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Add broccoli florets and cook for another 2 minutes until crisp-tender.
  7. Return the cooked beef to the skillet and pour over the stir fry sauce. Mix well and cook until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
  8. Stir in chopped scallions and toss for another minute. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

To enhance flavor, allow marinating for at least 15 minutes. Cooking in batches prevents steaming and retains crispness of vegetables.

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