Easy Beef Stir Fry Recipe

Easy Beef Stir Fry Recipe

This is a quick and flavorful stir-fry recipe that’s perfect for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound flank steak or sirloin steak, thinly sliced against the grain
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Cooked rice or noodles, for serving

Cooking Guide:

1. Marinate the Beef: In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce and cornstarch. Add the sliced beef and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 30 minutes for more tender beef.
2. Prepare the Vegetables: While the beef marinates, slice the bell peppers, onion, and broccoli florets. Mince the garlic.
3. Cook the Beef: Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add the beef (discarding the marinade) and cook, stirring constantly, until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
4. Stir-Fry the Vegetables: Add the bell peppers, onion, and broccoli to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
5. Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, brown sugar, and sesame oil.
6. Combine and Serve: Pour the sauce into the pan with the vegetables. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 minute. Add the cooked beef back to the pan and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve immediately over cooked rice or noodles.

Tips:

• Thinly slice the beef: This ensures the beef cooks quickly and stays tender.
• Marinating the beef: Marinating helps tenderize the beef and allows it to absorb flavor.
• High heat: Stir-fries cook best over high heat. This ensures the vegetables get tender-crisp and not soggy.
• Cook in batches: Don’t overcrowd the pan when cooking the beef or vegetables. This will lower the cooking temperature and make the vegetables steam instead of sear.
• Substitutions: You can substitute other vegetables for the bell peppers and broccoli, such as snap peas, snow peas, or carrots. You can also use ground beef instead of sliced steak.
• Make it spicy: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a touch of heat.