Description
A quick and flavorful Beef Stir Fry featuring tender flank steak and crisp vegetables tossed in a savory soy-ginger sauce. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner, this dish combines colorful bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots with a delicious homemade sauce, all cooked to perfection in a hot skillet.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef
- 1 lb beef flank steak, sliced thinly against the grain
Vegetables
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
Sauce
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sugar
Cooking Oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Slice the flank steak thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness, and chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, and sugar until well combined to create a flavorful stir fry sauce.
- Heat the Pan: Place a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil, allowing it to heat until shimmering.
- Cook the Beef: Spread the sliced beef in an even layer in the hot pan and sear for about 2 minutes until nicely browned. Flip the beef slices and cook for an additional minute to ensure they are cooked through.
- Add Vegetables: Add bell peppers, broccoli florets, and julienned carrots to the pan and stir-fry for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently until the vegetables are tender-crisp and vibrant.
- Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and vegetables, stirring thoroughly to coat all the ingredients and cook for about 2 minutes more until everything is heated through and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve: Immediately transfer to plates and drizzle with extra sesame oil if desired for added flavor. Serve hot for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the beef in the sauce for 15-30 minutes before cooking.
- Use a very hot pan or wok to achieve a good sear and prevent steaming the beef.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or chili paste to the sauce for some heat.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Vegetables can be swapped or added according to preference or seasonality.
