Name: How to Make a Delicious Beef Stir Fry Recipe in 20 Minutes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 lb sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain; ¾ tsp baking soda (optional, for tenderizing); 1 cup broccoli florets; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1 carrot, thinly sliced; 1 cup snow peas; ½ cup mushrooms, sliced; 1 small onion, sliced; 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tbsp beef broth; 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar; 2 tsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey; 1 tbsp cornstarch, mixed with 2 tbsp cold water; 2 tbsp avocado oil (or other high smoke-point oil); 1 tsp minced garlic; 1 tsp minced ginger

Ingredients

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For the Beef:

1 lb sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
¾ tsp baking soda (optional, for tenderizing)

For the Vegetables:

1 cup broccoli florets
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 carrot, thinly sliced
1 cup snow peas
½ cup mushrooms, sliced
1 small onion, sliced

For the Sauce:

3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp beef broth
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
2 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
1 tbsp cornstarch, mixed with 2 tbsp cold water

For Cooking:

2 tbsp avocado oil (or other high smoke-point oil)
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp minced ginger

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Instructions

Prepare the Beef:
- (Optional) Toss sliced beef with baking soda and let sit for 15 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.
- Set aside.
Prep the Vegetables:
- Blanch dense vegetables like broccoli and carrots in boiling water for 60 seconds, then shock in ice water. Drain and set aside.
Make the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, and cornstarch mixture.
Cook the Stir Fry:
- Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp oil.
- Sear the beef in small batches for 2-3 minutes until just cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil to the wok. Stir-fry garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
- Add broccoli, carrots, and other dense vegetables. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Toss in softer vegetables like mushrooms and snow peas. Stir-fry for another minute.
- Return the beef to the wok and pour in the sauce. Stir well until the sauce thickens and coats all ingredients evenly.
Serve:
- Garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, or toasted nuts. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

Use partially frozen beef for easier slicing.
To avoid overcooking, remove beef while stir-frying vegetables.
Adjust sweetness or saltiness of the sauce to your preference.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Author: Eva Chef
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stir Fry
Cuisine: Asian
Diet: Gluten Free