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Easy Garlic Ginger Beef Stir Fry Your Go-To Weeknight Favorite

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A quick and flavorful stir fry combining tender beef with colorful vegetables and a savory garlic-ginger sauce, perfect for weeknights.

Ingredients

For the Stir Fry Sauce

  • 0.5 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 0.33 cup rice vinegar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, adjust to taste)
  • 0.33 cup cold water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

For the Beef and Vegetables

  • 1 pound flank steak or sirloin (thinly sliced against the grain)
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil or olive oil (divided)
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 3 any bell peppers (sliced, any color)
  • 0.5 cup mushrooms (sliced)
  • 0.5 cup baby corn
  • 1 cup snow peas
  • 0.33 cup shredded carrots

For Garnish

  • to taste Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • for garnish Chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds

Instructions 

  • Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil.
  • Whisk water and cornstarch, then slowly add to boiling sauce, stirring until thickened. Remove from heat.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet, cook beef until browned, then set aside.
  • Add remaining oil, stir-fry vegetables until tender-crisp, then return beef to skillet. Pour sauce over and cook 1-2 minutes.
  • Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.

Notes

For ultra-tender beef, slice against the grain while slightly frozen. Add lime juice before serving for brightness. Customize vegetables as desired. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in a skillet.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: beef, Stir-Fry