Easy Chinese Beef Stir Fry
This easy Chinese Beef Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful dinner made with tender beef strips, crisp vegetables, and a rich savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this budget-friendly recipe comes together in under 30 minutes and tastes better than takeout.
Equipment
- Large wok or skillet
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Tongs
Ingredients
Beef & Marinade
- 1 pound flank steak thinly sliced as possible
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Stir Fry Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
Vegetables & Cooking
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 carrot thinly sliced
- 4 green onions chopped
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Slice the flank steak thinly as possible for tender results against the grain.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Add the beef slices and mix well. Let the beef rest for 15 minutes.
- In another bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, cornstarch, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat.
- Add the beef in batches and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until browned. Remove the beef and set aside.
- Add the remaining oil to the skillet.
- Add broccoli, bell pepper, carrot, and green onions. Stir fry for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
- Return the cooked beef to the skillet.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and vegetables.
- Stir continuously for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over the stir fry.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories 390 kcal
- Protein 29 g
- Carbohydrates 16 g
- Fat 22 g
- Saturated Fat 6 g
- Fiber 3 g
- Sugar 7 g
- Sodium 980 mg
