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Quick & Easy Beef Vegetable Stir-Fry Recipe

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This Quick & Easy Beef Vegetable Stir-Fry is a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring tender flank steak paired with fresh broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, and onions. Marinated for maximum juiciness and cooked quickly over high heat, it’s perfect for a nutritious weeknight meal ready in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

Beef Marinade

  • 1 lb flank steak (or skirt steak / flat iron steak / hanger steak), sliced 1/4-inch thick against the grain
  • 1/4 cup water (cold or room temp.)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (or potato starch / tapioca starch)
  • 1 tsp regular soy sauce (or light soy sauce)
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

Vegetables

  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 3/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup carrots, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
  • 1/2 small onion, diced

Stir-Fry Sauce

  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce (or vegetarian stir-fry sauce)
  • 1 tbsp regular soy sauce (or light soy sauce)
  • 1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp white granulated sugar (or cane sugar)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (or potato starch / tapioca starch)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup water (cold or room temp.)

Other

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil (or any neutral oil) for frying beef
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil (or any neutral oil) for stir-frying vegetables
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Beef: Slice the flank steak against the grain at a 45-degree angle into 1/4-inch thick pieces, then transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Marinate: Add the marinade ingredients—water, cornstarch, soy sauce, and baking soda—to the sliced beef. Mix well and let it marinate for 20-25 minutes to tenderize and infuse flavor.
  3. Make the Stir-Fry Sauce: In a small bowl, combine oyster sauce, soy sauces, sugar, cornstarch, sesame oil, and water. Stir until the sugar and cornstarch dissolve completely. Set aside.
  4. Cook the Beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated beef in a single layer. Fry for 2-3 minutes until cooked through and slightly browned at the edges. Remove beef from the pan and set aside.
  5. Stir-Fry the Vegetables: Lower the heat to medium. Add another tablespoon of vegetable oil, then add minced garlic, diced onions, broccoli florets, carrots, and red bell pepper. Add 1/4 cup water and stir-fry the vegetables until the water evaporates and vegetables are tender but crisp, about 1 minute.
  6. Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared stir-fry sauce over the vegetables and simmer until the sauce slightly thickens, coating the vegetables evenly.
  7. Combine and Serve: Return the cooked beef to the pan with the vegetables and sauce. Toss everything together until the beef is evenly coated. Remove from heat and serve immediately. Enjoy your quick and easy beef vegetable stir-fry!

Notes

  • Slice the beef against the grain for maximum tenderness.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when frying beef to ensure proper browning.
  • You can substitute oyster sauce with vegetarian stir-fry sauce for a vegetarian-friendly version.
  • Adjust the amount of soy sauce and sugar according to your taste preferences.
  • Use cornstarch or alternative starches like potato or tapioca starch for thickening the sauce.
  • Serve this stir-fry over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.

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