A plate of savory quick beef stir-fry with tender beef strips, colorful vegetables, and a glossy sauce.

Quick Beef Stir-Fry Recipe

Quick Beef Stir-Fry an astonishingly easy one-pan meal that takes seconds to make and is bursting with color and good-for-you components. Perfect for weeknight dinners or when you have to throw together something at the last minute, it’s loaded with tender beef, crunchy vegetables and a savory sauce, making for a plate of food hearty enough to rival your favorite takeout.

A bowl of quick beef stir-fry with tender beef slices, colorful vegetables, and a savory sauce.

Ingredients:

For the Beef:

  • 450g (1 lb) beef (sirloin, flank steak, or tenderloin), thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

For the Stir-Fry:

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 1/2 onion, sliced
  • 1/4 cup water (for steaming)

For the Sauce:

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tsp cornstarch (blended with 1 tbsp water)
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp honey or sugar (optional, if you want some sweetness)

Why Make Quick Beef Stir-Fry?

A sizzling pan of quick beef stir-fry with tender beef slices, bright vegetables, and a savory sauce being cooked.

Speed:

This is a recipe that I can make in less than 30 minutes, which is a huge win on those days when everything is falling apart.

Flush with Flavor:

The beef, which is marinated in soy with ginger, garlic and lemon juice, then grilled for mere minutes over very high heat, remains pleasantly tender and flavorful; the vegetables also hold their color and crunch.

Customizable:

You can use your favorite vegetables or whatever is available in your fridge, so it’s a good “clean-out-the-fridge” recipe.

Nutritious:

This Quick Beef Stir-Fry has tons of protein and vegetables, and it’s not half bad, taste-wise, either.

What is the ​best way to cook the ideal Quick Beef Stir-Fry?

  • PREP AHEAD: Lay out all your ingredients before you start cooking. Stir-fry moves fast!
  • Finish with High Heat: Keep the beef tender and the vegetables crisp by finishing on high heat.
  • Cut It into Thin Slices: Thin strips of beef cook fast, and absorb more flavor from the marinade.
  • Substitute the vegetables: Use snow peas, mushrooms, zucchini or whatever you feel like or have in the fridge.
  • For Extra Sauce: If you like your Quick Beef Stir-Fry on the saucy side, double the sauce ingredients.

Quick Beef Stir-Fry

Prep Time: 10 Mins > Cook Time: 25 Mins > Total Time: 35 Mins

A colorful quick beef stir-fry with tender beef slices, bell peppers, onions, and broccoli in a savory sauce.

Ingredients:

For the Beef:

  • 450g (1 lb) beef (sirloin, flank steak, or tenderloin), thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

For the Stir-Fry:

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 1/2 onion, sliced
  • 1/4 cup water (for steaming)

For the Sauce:

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tsp cornstarch (blended with 1 tbsp water)
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp honey or sugar (optional, if you want some sweetness)

Garnish (Optional):

  • Sesame seeds
  • Chopped green onions

Instructions:

Season the sliced beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil and minced garlic. While you prep the vegetables and sauce, let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes.

In a small bowl, mix a little soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, grated ginger and cornstarch slurry. Stir well and set aside.

In a large skillet or wok over high heat, warm 1 tablespoon oil. Add the marinated beef and cook for 1-2 minutes each side until browned but not cooked through. Add the beef to the pot and set it aside.

Transfer the chicken to a plate, pour the rest of the oil into the same pot. Add the bell peppers, broccoli, carrot and onion and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water, cover and steam for 2 more minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

Transfer the Quick Beef Stir-Fry to a serving dish and garnish with sesame seeds or green onions. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Conclusion

Quick Beef Stir-Fry is one of those work-life savers, for busy work days when you want a delicious, home-cooked meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Savory beef is complemented with fresh vegetables and a flavorful sauce to make a quick wholesome dinner that’ll hit the spot every time.

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