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Beef Stir Fry with Vegetables

Beef Stir Fry with Vegetables for a Quick, Colorful Dinner

A quick and delicious Beef Stir Fry with Vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 pound flank steak, sirloin, or ribeye Thinly sliced
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Low-sodium for a healthier choice
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce Alternatively, mix soy sauce, honey, and peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil Toasted for extra flavor
  • 1 tablespoon honey Agave syrup for a vegan option
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced) Fresh preferred; garlic powder works in a pinch
  • 1 tablespoon ginger (grated) Fresh for the best flavor, ground ginger can substitute
For the Vegetables
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Any neutral oil works
  • 1 cup bell pepper Any color; can swap for other veggies
  • 1 cup broccoli florets Green beans or bok choy can replace
  • 1 cup carrot (julienned) Any root vegetable can be used
  • 1 cup snap peas Snow peas work too, or can omit
  • 1/4 cup green onions (chopped) Regular onions can replace
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional) Crushed peanuts can substitute
For Serving
  • 3 cups steamed rice Quinoa or cauliflower rice are low-carb alternatives

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok

Method
 

Directions
  1. Begin by thinly slicing your choice of beef against the grain.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.
  4. Add the marinated beef to the pan and sear for 2-3 minutes without stirring.
  5. In the same pan, add more vegetable oil and stir-fry the carrots, bell peppers, and broccoli for 3-5 minutes.
  6. Add snap peas to the stir-fry and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  7. Return the beef to the pan, pour in the sauce, and toss to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  8. Serve hot over rice or solo, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize the ingredients and sauce to match your taste preferences. Ideal for quick and hearty weeknight dinners.

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