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Beef Stir Fry

Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod

This easy Beef Stir Fry is a weeknight dinner favorite and is easy to make at home. It has tender beef, a flavorful sauce, and lots of colorful veggies. Serve with rice or noodles for a well-rounded meal!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: beef, stir fry
Servings: 6
Calories: 216kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Beef:

  • 1 pound thinly sliced beef
  • Kosher salt and black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar

For the sauce:

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

For the Stir Fry:

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 large red bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced
  • 1 large carrot, thinly sliced on the diagonal
  • 6 oz snow peas
  • 2 green onions, sliced

For Serving:

  • Rice or Noodles
  • Sesame Seeds
  • Fresh cilantro or Thai Basil

Instructions

  • Season the beef with salt and pepper. Place the sliced beef, cornstarch, and rice wine vinegar in a large bowl and let sit while you make the sauce.
  • To make the sauce, combine the soy sauce, beef broth, rice wine vinegar, ginger, garlic, brown sugar, chili garlic sauce, hoisin sauce, and cornstarch in a small bowl. Whisk until well combined.
  • In a large wok or sauté pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Cook the beef in two batches, browning on each side for about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
  • Add the red bell pepper, carrot, and snow peas to the hot pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the sauce and add the beef. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Add the green onions.
  • Serve over rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and herbs, if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

Store leftovers in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also freeze for up to 3 months. 

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 729mg | Potassium: 437mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2667IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg