30-Minute Beef Stir Fry
A quick and flavorful dish featuring tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and a savory sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
For the stir fry
- 1 pound lean beef (such as flank or sirloin), thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup snap peas or green beans
- 1 bell pepper sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- cooked rice or noodles, for serving
- sesame seeds and green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Marinate the beef by combining the thinly sliced beef with cornstarch and a tablespoon of soy sauce in a bowl. Mix well and let it sit for about 10 minutes.
- Prepare the vegetables by slicing the bell pepper and onion, and chopping the broccoli and snap peas.
Cooking
- Heat one tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated beef in a single layer and cook for about 2-3 minutes until browned. Stir occasionally.
- Remove the beef from the pan and keep warm while cooking the vegetables.
- In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the garlic and ginger; cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss in the sliced onion and bell pepper, stir-frying for 2 minutes before adding the broccoli and snap peas. Continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender but crisp.
- Return the cooked beef to the pan. Pour in the remaining soy sauce and oyster sauce if using, mixing well to coat.
- Drizzle with sesame oil and mix until heated through, about 1-2 more minutes.
Send me this recipe!
Just enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox!
Notes
For the tenderest beef, slice it against the grain. Ensure the pan is hot enough before adding the beef. Work in batches if necessary to avoid steaming.