Stir-Fried Beef with Vegetables & Fried Rice

Here’s a complete recipe for Stir-Fried Beef with Vegetables & Fried Rice—a full, flavorful meal you can make in one session.

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Stir-Fried Beef with Vegetables & Fried Rice

(serves 4)

Ingredients

For the Beef & Vegetables:

• 1 lb (450g) beef (flank steak, sirloin, or ribeye), thinly sliced against the grain
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 medium carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
• 1 small broccoli head, cut into florets
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional garnish: green onions, sesame seeds

For the Fried Rice:

• 3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old, cold rice works best)
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ½ cup frozen peas and corn
• ½ small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

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Instructions

Step 1: Marinate the Beef

1. In a bowl, combine sliced beef with soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil.
2. Mix well and let it marinate for 15–20 minutes while preparing vegetables.

Step 2: Prepare the Fried Rice

1. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add diced onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant.
3. Push onions to the side, pour in beaten eggs, and scramble until cooked.
4. Add cold rice, breaking up any clumps.
5. Stir in soy sauce, peas, and corn. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently.
6. Transfer fried rice to a plate and set aside.

Step 3: Stir-Fry the Beef

1. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
2. Add marinated beef in a single layer and sear for 2–3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside.

Step 4: Stir-Fry the Vegetables

1. In the same pan, add garlic and ginger; sauté for 30 seconds.
2. Add carrots and broccoli first, stir-fry 2–3 minutes.
3. Add bell peppers and cook another 2 minutes, keeping vegetables crisp-tender.

Step 5: Combine Beef and Vegetables

1. Return the beef to the pan.
2. Stir everything together and cook 2–3 minutes until beef is cooked through and vegetables are coated in sauce.
3. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or extra soy sauce.

Step 6: Serve

• Serve the stir-fried beef and vegetables over the fried rice or on the side.
• Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

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Tips

• Use high heat for stir-frying to keep beef tender and vegetables crisp.
• Day-old rice works best for fried rice because it’s less sticky.
• You can swap vegetables based on preference: snap peas, mushrooms, or baby corn are great additions.