Beef
Hearty Beef and Vegetable Stir-Fry
A quick and savory stir-fry combining tender beef strips with colorful vegetables in a flavorful soy-ginger sauce, perfect for a balanced weeknight dinner.
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 small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and water; set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
- Add beef and season with pepper and red pepper flakes; stir-fry until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove beef and set aside.
- Add remaining oil to skillet and sauté garlic, ginger, bell pepper, broccoli, and carrot for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Return beef to skillet, pour sauce over, and stir constantly until sauce thickens and coats beef and vegetables, about 2 minutes.
- Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.
A little kitchen know-how
Cut beef against the grain for more tender bites.
Storage & leftovers
Keep in refrigerator up to 3 days in a sealed container; reheat to 165°F before serving.
Cooking times are estimates; check doneness. See safe cooking temperatures and food storage guidance. Check ingredient labels for allergens.