Ingredients
FOR THE BEEF
BEEF THINLY SLICED
1 pound
Salt and pepper to taste
CORNSTARCH
2 tbsp
RICE WINE VINEGAR
1 tbsp
For the SAUCE
SOY SAUCE
1/4 cup
BEEF BROTH
Half cup
RICE WINE VINEGAR
1 tbsp
FRESH GINGER MINCED
1 tsp
GARLIC, MINCED
Three cloves
BROWN SUGAR
2 tbsp
CHILI GARLIC SAUTE
Half a teaspoon
HOISIN SAUCE
1 tbsp
CORNSTARCH
1 tbsp
For the Stir-Fry
OIL
2 tbsp
CORED AND THINLY SLICED LARGE BELL PEPPER
1
LARGE CARROT, SLICED THINLY
1
SNOW PEAS
6 oz
GREEN ONIONS SLICED
2
This easy beef stir-fry is a quick, flavorful dish. This is a delicious and straightforward Chinese main dish that can be served for any occasion.
Beef stir-fry, a dish with little effort, is made from tender pieces of beef and crunchy vegetables like snow peas and bell peppers.
You can serve your beef stir-fry as a traditional dish with rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice. Or you can make it keto by filling it with zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice. This delicious, easy-to-make dish is sure to please!
What is the best beef cut for stir-fry?
It is best to use flank steak or sirloin for stir-fry. These cuts are inexpensive and tender, so you will not have tough beef. Chuck steaks are also an excellent choice.
Beef Stir Fry Ingredients
You’ll need beef and any vegetables you like to make this delicious stir-fry.
For the sauce, you’ll need some unique ingredients.
This sauce is made with Chinese staples like hoisin, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, and common ingredients such as beef broth, garlic, and ginger.
Cornstarch will help to tenderize the beef as well as thicken the sauce. Remember it!
How to make Beef Stir-Fry Sauce
It’s easy to make beef stir-fry. You need to combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and stir until they are well combined. Stir the soy sauce with the beef broth, vinegar, ginger, garlic, sugar, chili garlic sauce, hoisin sauce, and cornstarch until all the ingredients are well combined. That’s it!
How to make Beef Stir-Fry
Making a savory stir-fry using tender beef pieces couldn’t get any easier. Begin by seasoning the beef generously with both salt and pepper. Pour the rice wine vinegar and cornstarch into the bowl. Then, coat the meat with the mixture. This is the key to getting your beef beautifully tender.
In a wok, heat some oil on medium-high. Cook the beef in batches for 1 to 2 mins on each side. With a slotted teaspoon, remove the meat and set it aside. Sauté the vegetables for 3 to 5 mins or until soft and tender. Add the meat, sauce, and vegetables back into the wok.
Cook for 2 minutes or until sauce thickens. Serve over noodles, rice, or cauliflower rice. Garnish the dish with green onions.
How to make Beef Stir-Fry Tender
When you slice the meat, always cut it against the grain. This will tenderize the meat and prevent it from becoming too harsh. It would help if you aimed for pieces that are 1/4 inch thick. You can also use a beef tenderizer to tenderize the meat.
This will tenderize the beef. The beef will be tenderized. If you don’t have cornstarch, you can use baking soda instead.
How to serve beef stir fry.
Serve your beef stir fry with rice, egg noodles, or steamed rice.
Use zucchini or cauliflower noodles for keto-friendly options. Enjoy! Garnish your stir-fry dish with fresh cilantro, Thai basil, or sesame seeds.
Tips for Easy Beef Stir Fry
Stir-fry can be made with any combination of vegetables you like. Stir-fry can be made healthier by adding beans, cauliflower, zucchini, mushroom, sprouts, and sprouts.
Add fresh chilis to stir-fries if you like spicy food.
You can substitute the beef with chicken, pork, or tofu.
Use gluten-free Soy Sauce to make your stir fry gluten-free.
This tasty stir-fry can be made with either fresh or frozen vegetables.