Beef Stir Fry Recipe

4.87 from 15 votes

Skip take out and make this easy Beef Stir Fry Recipe instead. In just minutes, this meal with flavorful veggies and tender beef will be ready to enjoy.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese

Servings:

Author: Carrie Barnard

Cost: $15.90, Cost Per Serving: $2.65

Ingredients

For the Beef and Vegetables:

2 pounds Round Steak (cut into 1/4 inch strip)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
2 medium carrots (peeled and thinly sliced)
1 cup broccoli (chopped into small pieces)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
2 Tablespoons Sesame Seeds
3 green onions (sliced)

For the Stir Fry Sauce:

¼ cup water
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 Tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

Prepare the Sauce:

In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup water, ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 Tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, 2 Tbsp brown sugar and 1 Tbsp cornstarch.
Set the sauce aside.

Cook the Beef:

Heat 1 Tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add 2 lbs round steak strips and cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned and cooked through.

Cook the Vegetables:

Reduce the heat slightly and add 1 sliced red bell pepper, 2 thinly sliced carrots and 1 cup chopped broccoli.
Cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Stir in 1 tsp minced garlic and ¼ tsp ground ginger.
Cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
Finish the Stir Fry by pouring the prepared stir fry sauce into the skillet.
Stir to coat the beef and vegetables evenly.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens.
Remove from the heat and sprinkle with 2 Tbsp sesame seeds and 3 sliced green onions.
Serve immediately on its own or over cooked rice.

Notes

Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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