Beef Stir Fry with Vegetables: Quick, Healthy, and Flavorful
Beef Stir Fry with Vegetables is an easy, healthy, and versatile dish featuring tender beef slices, a colorful medley of vegetables, and a savory-sweet sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) beef (flank steak, sirloin, or ribeye), thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for stir-frying
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 carrot, julienned
- ½ cup snap peas, ends trimmed
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- Steamed rice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the beef: Thinly slice against the grain. Optionally marinate in soy sauce, garlic, and ginger 15–30 minutes.
- Make the sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, hoisin, sesame oil, honey, garlic, and ginger. Set aside.
- Heat pan: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high. Add beef in a single layer and sear 2–3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Stir-fry vegetables: Add remaining oil. Cook carrots, bell pepper, and broccoli 3–5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Add snap peas: Stir-fry another 2–3 minutes.
- Combine beef and sauce: Return beef to pan with sauce. Stir to coat, cook 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over steamed rice or enjoy on its own.
Notes
- Marinating the beef enhances flavor and tenderness.
- Vegetables can be substituted or added as desired.
- Great for meal prep and reheats well.