Stir-Fried Beef

Here’s a simple and flavorful Stir-Fried Beef recipe that’s quick to make and great for weeknight dinners:

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🥢 Stir-Fried Beef

🕒 Prep Time: 15 mins

🍳 Cook Time: 10 mins

🍽 Serves: 2–4

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📋 Ingredients

For the Beef Marinade:

• 1 lb (450 g) beef (flank steak, sirloin, or ribeye), thinly sliced across the grain

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tsp cornstarch

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1 tsp rice wine or dry sherry (optional)

• 1/2 tsp sugar

• Pinch of white or black pepper

For the Stir-Fry:

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1-inch piece ginger, julienned or minced

• 1/2 onion, sliced

• 1 bell pepper (any color), sliced

• 1 cup broccoli florets (blanched or steamed for 1–2 min)

• 2 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces

Stir-Fry Sauce:

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)

• 1/2 tsp sugar

• Optional: chili flakes or a dash of hoisin sauce for extra flavor

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🔪 Instructions

1. Marinate the beef: In a bowl, combine sliced beef with marinade ingredients. Let sit for at least 10–15 minutes.

2. Prepare sauce: In a small bowl, mix all sauce ingredients. Set aside.

3. Heat the wok/skillet: Add 1 tbsp of oil over high heat. Once hot, add marinated beef. Sear for 1–2 minutes until browned but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside.

4. Stir-fry vegetables: Add remaining 1 tbsp oil, then add garlic, ginger, and onion. Stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add bell peppers and broccoli. Cook for another 1–2 minutes.

5. Combine and finish: Return beef to the pan. Add the sauce. Stir well to coat everything. Cook for another 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens and beef is cooked through.

6. Serve: Garnish with green onions. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

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🍚 Tips

• For extra tenderness, slice beef very thinly and against the grain.

• Freeze the beef for 15–20 minutes beforehand to make slicing easier.

• Add mushrooms, snap peas, or carrots for variety.