Description
This vibrant and easy Beef Stir Fry features tender flank steak and crisp vegetables tossed in a savory, slightly sweet sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this dish combines colorful bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots with a flavorful blend of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil, 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 for tenderness, and chop the bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sugar; whisk well to blend all the flavors together into a smooth 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: Add the sliced beef in a single layer to the hot skillet; sear for about 2 minutes until the bottom is browned, then flip and cook for an additional minute until just cooked through.
- Stir Fry Vegetables: Add the bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots to the skillet; stir-fry for 3 to 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp, maintaining some crunch and vibrant color.
- Add Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the stir fry; stir thoroughly to coat all ingredients and cook for about 2 minutes until everything is heated through and flavors meld.
- Serve: Immediately serve the beef stir fry hot, optionally drizzling with extra sesame oil for added aroma and richness.
Notes
- For best results, slice the beef thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness.
- Feel free to customize vegetables based on preference or season, such as adding snap peas or mushrooms.
- Using low-sodium soy sauce helps control the salt content in the dish.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles to complete the meal.
- To intensify the flavor, marinate the beef briefly in the sauce before cooking.
