Beef Stir Fry with Vegetables

Beef Stir Fry with Vegetables

Introduction

This dish is a classic Asian-inspired beef stir fry, featuring tender slices of beef cooked quickly over high heat with colorful vegetables such as onions, peppers, and sometimes green onions. It’s coated in a glossy, flavorful sauce that’s sweet, savory, and slightly tangy.
Beef stir fry is popular because it is quick to make, healthy, and packed with flavor. It pairs perfectly with rice or noodles, making it a complete and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 500 g beef (sirloin or flank steak), thinly sliced

• 1 onion, sliced

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 1 green pepper (optional)

• 2 tbsp sesame oil or vegetable oil

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tsp ginger, minced

• 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)

For the Sauce

• 3 tbsp soy sauce

• 2 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar

• 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lemon juice

• Black pepper

Beef Stir Fry with Vegetables

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Instructions

1. Marinate the beef

• Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, and pepper.

• Add the thinly sliced beef and marinate for 15–30 minutes.

2. Stir fry the beef

• Heat oil in a pan or wok over high heat.

• Add the beef and cook until browned.

• Remove and set aside.

3. Cook the vegetables

• In the same pan, add onions and bell peppers.

• Stir fry for 3–4 minutes until slightly soft but still crisp.

4. Combine everything

• Return the beef to the pan.

• Add the cornstarch mix to thicken the sauce.

• Stir until everything is coated in a glossy sauce.

• Add sesame seeds on top if desired.

5. Serve

• Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.

Conclusion

Beef Stir Fry with Vegetables is a flavorful, colorful, and nutritious dish that’s incredibly easy to prepare. The secret lies in marinating the beef and cooking quickly at high heat to keep everything tender and juicy. With its rich, glossy sauce and crisp vegetables, this dish works perfectly as a quick weekday dinner or a special meal.