5.0 from 15 votes
Beef Stir Fry Recipe
This beef stir fry recipe is quick and easy to make with juicy strips of beef stir fried with peppers and broccoli and a spicy stir fry sauce that is loaded with flavor. One of our favorites.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 614 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese , American
Ingredients
FOR THE STIR FRY SAUCE
- 2 tablespoons doubanjiang or use gochujang - use less for milder stir fry sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons hot paprika or use 1/2 tablespoon cayenne + 1/2 tablespoon sweet paprika – you can use other spicier chili powders as well
- 4 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or use honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon corn starch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
FOR THE BEEF STIR FRY
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil or use olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1.5 pounds beef ribeye cut into strips or bite-sized pieces (you can use other cuts of beef - see the recipe notes)
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- salt and pepper to taste
- 8 ounces broccoli chopped
- 1 large bell pepper chopped
- 1 Jalapeno pepper chopped (or use your favorite spicy chili pepper)
- For Serving: Chopped green onion, spicy red pepper flakes
Instructions
MAKE THE STIR FRY SAUCE
- Whisk all of the ingredients together in a medium-sized bowl until well combined. Set aside until ready to use.
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MAKE THE BEEF STIR FRY
- Heat the oil in a large pan or wok to high heat.
- Toss the beef with the corn starch, salt and pepper to coat. Add the beef to the hot pan and cook for 2 minutes or to your preference, stirring often. Remove the beef and set aside.
- Add the broccoli and chopped peppers to the hot pan. Cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Add the stir fry sauce and stir. Bring to a quick boil, then simmer for 3 minutes, stirring a bit, or until the vegetables are cooked to your liking. The stir fry sauce will thicken in the pan and coat the beef and vegetables.
- Stir the beef back into the pan with the vegetables and warm through.
- Garnish and serve. I like my beef stir fry with either steamed white rice or stir fry noodles.
Notes
- Calories estimated without rice or noodles.
Nutrition Information
Calories
614kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
43g
(66%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
104mg
(35%)
Sodium
849mg
(35%)
Potassium
862mg
(25%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
3230IU
(65%)
Vitamin C
94mg
(104%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 614
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 614kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 849mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 862mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 3230IU | 65% |
| Vitamin C | 94mg | 104% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.