Description
This quick and flavorful Beef Stir Fry is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner. Tender slices of beef are sautéed with fresh mixed vegetables in a savory soy-ginger garlic sauce, ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Vegetables
- 1 lb beef, sliced thin
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots)
Sauce and Seasonings
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat until hot.
- Sauté aromatics: Add 1 tablespoon minced garlic and 1 tablespoon minced ginger to the pan and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook the beef: Add the thinly sliced 1 lb beef to the pan and cook until it turns brown and is nearly cooked through.
- Add vegetables: Stir in 2 cups of mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots) and cook for 3-4 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
- Prepare and add sauce: In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons soy sauce with 1 teaspoon cornstarch until smooth, then pour into the pan.
- Thicken sauce and season: Stir everything together until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve the stir fry hot over rice or noodles for a delicious meal.
Notes
- For best results, slice the beef thinly against the grain for tenderness.
- You can use any combination of your favorite vegetables.
- Adjust soy sauce quantity to taste for saltiness.
- Serve immediately for optimal texture and flavor.
- Substitute with tamari for a gluten-free option.
- Adding a teaspoon of sesame oil at the end can enhance flavor.
