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Delicious homemade steak stir fry served with colorful vegetables

Steak Stir Fry

This quick and delicious Steak Stir Fry is a family-approved dish featuring tender beef and fresh vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Marinade
  • 1.5 lbs sirloin steak Tender and flavorful; can substitute with flank steak.
  • 1 pinch fine salt and black pepper Essential flavor enhancers.
  • 1.5 tablespoons cornstarch Keeps the steak moist and thickens the sauce.
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar Adds a hint of acidity.
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil Adds richness; sesame oil can be a substitute.
For the Vegetables
  • 4-5 cups broccoli florets Fresh and crisp; frozen can be used.
  • 1 medium red bell pepper Can substitute with any bell pepper.
  • 1 large or 2 medium carrots Zucchini can work as a substitute.
  • 3 green onions For garnish; regular onions can be used.
  • 1-2 tablespoons water Helps steam the veggies quickly.
Optional for Serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the sliced beef in a shallow bowl. Sprinkle the beef with salt, pepper, cornstarch, and rice vinegar. Toss well to coat and set aside.
Making the Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water or broth, honey, vinegar, garlic, minced ginger, chile sauce, and cornstarch.
Cooking the Beef
  1. Place a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Mist it generously with cooking spray then add ½ tablespoon of oil.
  2. When the oil starts to shimmer, add half of the beef slices in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side before removing to a plate.
  3. Return the skillet to medium-high heat, mist it again with cooking spray, and add the remaining ½ tablespoon of oil and remaining beef slices. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side and remove to a plate.
Cooking Vegetables
  1. Return the skillet to medium-high heat, mist it again with cooking spray, and add broccoli, bell pepper, carrots, and white parts of green onions. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5-6 minutes.
  2. If needed, add 1-2 tablespoons of water to help vegetables cook and tenderize.
Combine and Serve
  1. Push the veggies to the sides of the skillet and add the sauce. Return the cooked beef to the skillet. Cook and stir for 2 minutes, stirring frequently until the sauce thickens.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in the green parts of the sliced green onions.
  3. Serve hot over rice and garnish with sesame seeds.

Notes

For best results, slice beef against the grain. Prepare all ingredients before starting to keep the cooking process quick.