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Beef Stir Fry with Vegetables

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Quick and flavorful 30-minute beef stir fry with crisp veggies in a glossy soy-hoisin sesame sauce—perfect over steamed rice for an easy dinner.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 10–15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Ingredients

1 lb (450g) beef (flank steak, sirloin, or ribeye), thinly sliced

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon hoisin sauce

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon honey

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided (for stir frying)

1 bell pepper, thinly sliced

1 cup broccoli florets

1 carrot, julienned

½ cup snap peas, ends trimmed

2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)

1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Steamed rice (optional, for serving)

Instructions

Prep the beef: Slice beef thinly against the grain. (Optional: marinate with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for 15–30 minutes.)

Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, and ginger. Set aside.

Sear the beef: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef in a single layer and sear 2–3 minutes without stirring for a crust. Remove beef and set aside.

Stir-fry veggies: Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Stir-fry carrots, bell pepper, and broccoli 3–5 minutes until crisp-tender.

Add snap peas: Stir-fry 2–3 minutes more.

Combine: Return beef to pan, pour in sauce, and toss to coat. Cook 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.

Serve: Remove from heat. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over steamed rice or enjoy as-is.

Notes

Best beef tip: Flank steak is great—just slice very thin against the grain for tenderness.

Don’t overcrowd the pan: If your skillet is small, sear beef in batches so it browns instead of steaming.

Want extra sauce? Double the sauce ingredients.

Spice option: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha.

Veggie swaps: Mushrooms, zucchini, baby corn, or cabbage all work well.

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