here’s a quick, tender, saucy beef stir-fry recipe that’s ready in minutes! 🥢🔥
🥩 Quick & Tender Beef Stir-Fry (Ready in Minutes)
Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
Beef
- 1 lb (450g) beef (flank steak, sirloin, or skirt steak), thinly sliced
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice wine or dry sherry (optional)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
Veggies
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 carrots, thinly sliced
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch ginger, minced
Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 cup beef broth or water
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
Instructions
1. Marinate the Beef (Quick & Tender)
- Mix beef with:
- cornstarch
- soy sauce
- rice wine
- sesame oil
- Let sit 10–15 minutes (or longer if you have time).
2. Prep the Sauce
- Whisk together all sauce ingredients (except slurry).
- Set aside.
3. Stir-Fry the Beef
- Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat.
- Add 1 tbsp oil.
- Add beef and stir-fry 2–3 minutes until browned.
- Remove beef and set aside.
4. Cook the Veggies
- Add another tbsp oil if needed.
- Stir-fry garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
- Add veggies and cook 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender.
5. Combine & Sauce
- Return beef to the pan.
- Pour in the sauce.
- Stir and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Add cornstarch slurry and cook until sauce thickens.
Serve
- Over steamed rice or noodles
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions
⭐ Tips for Best Results
- Use high heat for a quick sear.
- Slice beef thin against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan — cook in batches if needed.