Beef Stir-Fry Recipe – Quick and Flavorful Dinner
Beef Stir-Fry is a quick dinner made with tender beef strips, crisp vegetables, and a savory homemade stir-fry sauce.
Ingredients
For the sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2/3 cup beef broth
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
For the stir-fry
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
- 1 pound ribeye flank, or skirt steak, cut into 2-inch strips
- 1 large red bell pepper cut into strips
- 2 cups sugar snap peas
- 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
- Rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
Prepare the sauce
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, beef broth, minced garlic, and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
Cook the beef
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the beef in batches and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides.
Remove the beef
- Transfer the cooked beef to a plate using a slotted spoon, leaving the drippings in the pan.
Cook the vegetables
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Add the bell peppers, sugar snap peas, and shredded carrots. Stir-fry for about 2 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
Add the sauce
- Pour the prepared sauce into the pan and bring it to a boil. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
Combine everything
- Return the beef and any juices back to the pan. Toss everything together until the beef and vegetables are coated in the sauce and heated through.
Serve
- Serve the Beef Stir-Fry immediately over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
You can substitute vegetables based on what you have available. Broccoli, mushrooms, baby corn, or zucchini work beautifully in this stir-fry. Brown rice or whole wheat noodles are great healthier serving options.