Beef Stir Fry Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
614 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Beef Stir Fry Recipe
Description
The recipe starts by mixing a stir fry sauce of doubanjiang chili paste, paprika, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, chicken broth, red pepper flakes, and a cornstarch slurry. The sauce combines spicy, tangy, and slightly sweet elements with aromatic sesame and fresh spices.
Beef ribeye strips are tossed with cornstarch, salt, and pepper, then cooked quickly in hot oil to develop a seared exterior while remaining tender inside. Vegetables including broccoli, bell pepper, and jalapeno are added and stir-fried briefly before the sauce is introduced. The sauce boils and simmers to thicken, coating the ingredients evenly.
This stir fry is typically served hot, paired with steamed white rice or noodles, allowing the rich sauce and aromatic spices to complement the starch. Garnishes include chopped green onions and optional extra red pepper flakes for heat.
The recipe notes mention calorie counts exclude side starches and indicate that other beef cuts can be substituted. Adjusting chili elements allows controlling the heat level according to preference.
Ingredients
FOR THE STIR FRY SAUCE
- 2 tablespoons doubanjiang or use gochujang - use less for milder stir fry sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons paprika or use 1/2 tablespoon cayenne + 1/2 tablespoon sweet paprika - you can use other spicier chili powders as well, hot
- 4 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or use honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic fresh, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger fresh, minced
- 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 ribeye steak cut into strips or bite-sized pieces (you can use other cuts of beef - see the recipe notes, beef
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 8 ounces broccoli chopped
- 1 bell pepper chopped, large
- 1 jalapeno pepper chopped (or use your favorite spicy chili pepper)
- green onion for serving, chopped, spicy
- red pepper flakes for serving, chopped, spicy
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.
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 listed do not include rice or noodles served alongside the stir fry.
- Other cuts of beef may be used; ribeye is preferred for tenderness but alternatives can work with adjusted cooking times.
- Adjust chili paste and red pepper flakes to control the spice level in the stir fry.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 614 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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