Flavorful Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry
A vibrant and hearty dish combining tender strips of beef with a rainbow of vegetables, all coated in a savory sauce.
Ingredients
For the beef marinade
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced for tenderness Cut against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce For rich umami flavor
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch To create a velvety sauce
For the stir fry
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil (canola or your choice) For frying
- 2 cups broccoli florets Bright and nutritious
- 1 cup shredded carrots Sweet and colorful
- 1 cup snow peas Crisp and vibrant
- 1 red bell pepper sliced For a pop of sweetness
- 1 green onion sliced For freshness
- 1/2 cup soy sauce Savory base for the dish
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar Enhances sauce's sweetness
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder For aromatic depth
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger Adds warmth and spice
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds For a nutty finish
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the flank steak thinly across the grain into 1/2 inch thick, 2-inch long strips.
- Place these strips into a medium bowl and stir in 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch.
- Set aside to marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
Sauce Preparation
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of soy sauce, 3 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of ground ginger.
Cooking
- Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a large deep skillet or wok over high heat.
- Add half of the marinated beef to the skillet and fry for about 3 minutes until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Repeat this step with the remaining beef.
- To the same skillet, add the broccoli, carrots, snow peas, and sliced bell pepper. Stir fry for about 2 minutes.
- Add the cooked beef back into the skillet with the vegetables.
- Stir in the prepared sauce and heat for about 1-3 minutes until everything is heated thoroughly.
- Sprinkle sliced green onion and toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.
Notes
For more flavor, marinate the beef overnight. Various vegetables can be used as alternatives. For spice, add red pepper flakes or hot sauce.