Description
Quick and easy beef stir fry with colorful vegetables in a flavorful savory sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/2 cup broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine sliced beef with 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Toss to coat and let marinate for 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together beef broth, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add beef and stir-fry until browned, about 2-3 minutes. Remove beef and set aside.
- In the same wok, add bell peppers, onion, garlic, ginger, and broccoli. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Return beef to the wok. Pour the sauce mixture over and toss to combine.
- Add the cornstarch slurry and stir-fry for another minute until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and serve immediately over rice or noodles.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes. Substitute any vegetables you have on hand, such as snap peas or carrots.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 28g