Beef Stir-Fry with Seasoned Vegetable Fried Rice
A quick and flavorful Asian-inspired dish combining tender beef, colorful vegetables, and seasoned fried rice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Meat and Marinade
- 1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for frying
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
Vegetables for Stir-Fry
- 0.5 cup green bell pepper, chopped
- 0.5 cup red bell pepper, chopped
- 0.5 cup yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 0.25 cup green peas, fresh or frozen
Additional for Rice
- 2 cups cooked rice, preferably day-old
- 0.25 cup frozen mixed vegetables (corn, peas, diced carrots)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 egg optional, scrambled
- to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the beef: combine beef slices with cornstarch, soy sauce, and sesame oil; let sit for 15 minutes.
- Stir-fry vegetables: heat 1 tbsp oil, sauté garlic and ginger, add bell peppers and peas; cook 3-4 minutes.
- Cook beef: push vegetables aside, add beef, cook 3-4 minutes until browned.
- Add sauces: stir in oyster and hoisin sauces, cook 2 minutes until thickened.
- Prepare rice: heat 2 tbsp oil, stir-fry frozen vegetables, scramble egg if using, then add rice and soy sauce; cook 5 minutes, season with salt and pepper.
Notes
Use day-old rice for best texture and flavor.