Here’s a complete restaurant-style Crispy Beef Stir-Fry with Perfect Fried Rice recipe that’s crispy, saucy, and unbelievably good 🍚🥩🔥
🥩 Crispy Beef Stir-Fry
Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
Beef
- 1 lb (450g) beef flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Crispy Coating
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Stir-Fry Sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1/2 cup beef broth or water
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
Veggies
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
Instructions
1. Marinate the Beef
- Mix beef with soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and 1 tsp cornstarch.
- Let sit 10–15 minutes.
2. Coat for Crispy Texture
- Toss marinated beef with cornstarch + flour + salt + pepper.
- Shake off excess.
3. Fry the Beef
- Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
- Fry beef in batches for 2–3 minutes until crispy and browned.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
4. Stir-Fry Veggies
- In the same wok, add 1 tbsp oil.
- Add garlic and ginger, sauté 30 seconds.
- Add veggies and stir-fry 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender.
5. Add Sauce & Beef
- Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Pour sauce into wok and bring to a simmer.
- Add cornstarch slurry and thicken.
- Return beef to wok and toss to coat.
🍚 Perfect Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup frozen peas & carrots
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 2–3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prep Rice
- Use cold, day-old rice for best texture.
- Break up any clumps.
2. Cook Eggs
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large pan.
- Add beaten eggs and scramble.
- Remove and set aside.
3. Fry Rice
- Add 1 tbsp oil.
- Add rice and fry 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add peas & carrots, cook 2 minutes.
4. Season
- Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil.
- Mix well.
- Add scrambled eggs and green onions.
- Stir until combined and heated through.
🍽️ To Serve
- Plate fried rice.
- Top with crispy beef stir-fry.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and extra green onions.
⭐ Tips for Best Results
- High heat is key for crispiness.
- Fry beef in small batches to keep oil hot.
- Use day-old rice for the best fried rice texture.