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A vibrant beef stir fry with colorful vegetables in a wok

Proven way to grow 5-star Beef Stir Fry meals

This recipe provides a proven method for creating delicious 5-star beef stir fry meals, focusing on perfectly cooked beef and vibrant vegetables.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef
  • 1 lb beef sirloin sliced thinly against the grain
Marinade
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
Vegetables
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 medium carrots julienned
  • 1 large bell pepper sliced
  • 1 medium onion sliced
Stir-fry Sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger grated
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water
Other
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • cooked rice for serving

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • small bowl
  • large skillet or wok

Method
 

Marinate the Beef
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the thinly sliced beef sirloin with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil.
  2. Toss the beef to ensure it is evenly coated with the marinade, then set it aside for at least 15 minutes.
Prepare the Stir-fry Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, cornstarch, and water until smooth.
  2. Set the stir-fry sauce aside, as it will be added towards the end of the cooking process.
Cook the Beef
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
  2. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until browned, then remove the beef and set it aside.
Stir-fry the Vegetables
  1. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet or wok.
  2. Add broccoli florets, julienned carrots, sliced bell pepper, and sliced onion, then stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Combine and Serve
  1. Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the stir-fried vegetables.
  2. Pour the prepared stir-fry sauce over the beef and vegetables, then toss everything together until the sauce thickens and coats all ingredients.
  3. Serve the 5-star beef stir fry immediately with cooked rice.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the stir-fry sauce for a subtle kick. Ensure your wok or skillet is very hot before adding the beef to achieve a good sear and lock in juices.