Beef
Classic Beef and Vegetable Stir-Fry
A quick and colorful stir-fry with tender strips of beef and fresh vegetables in a savory soy-ginger sauce.
Prep15 min
Cook15 min
Rest / chill0 min
Total30 min
Yield4 servings
Gather your ingredients
Ingredients
Check off items as you go. US customary measures.
One step at a time
Let’s make it
- In a bowl, combine sliced beef, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, cornstarch, and a pinch of pepper; mix well and set aside 10 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large 12-inch skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add beef in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked; remove beef and set aside.
- Add remaining oil to skillet, then add garlic, ginger, bell pepper, broccoli, and carrot; stir-fry 5-6 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Return beef to skillet, add remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and toss everything together; cook 2 minutes until beef is fully cooked.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately.
A little kitchen know-how
Slice beef thinly against the grain for the most tender texture and marinate briefly with cornstarch to enhance browning.
Storage & leftovers
Keep leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container up to 3 days; reheat thoroughly in a skillet over medium heat.
Cooking times are estimates; check doneness. See safe cooking temperatures and food storage guidance. Check ingredient labels for allergens.