Easy Beef Stir Fry
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Easy Beef Stir Fry
Description
For this Easy Beef Stir Fry, flank steak is thinly sliced against the grain and marinated briefly in soy sauce and cornstarch to tenderize and help with browning. The vegetables are prepared fresh and cooked quickly in a hot skillet or wok to maintain their crispness. The sauce combines soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, and ginger, providing a sweet and savory glaze that complements the beef and vegetables.
The cooking method involves searing the beef in batches to avoid overcrowding and ensure proper caramelization, then stir-frying the vegetables briefly before combining all with the sauce. Toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions are added last for a nutty crunch and fresh bite. This dish pairs well with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 Tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrot shredded
- 1 cup snow peas
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 green onion sliced
Sauce:
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 3 Tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 2 Tablespoons sesame seeds toasted
Instructions
- Cut beef thinly across the grain (no more than ½ inch thick, 2 inch long strips). Place it in a freezer bag (or medium bowl). Stir in 2 Tablespoons of soy sauce and the 2 Tablespoons cornstarch and set aside. Allow this to marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the vegetables and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: Whisk together ½ cup soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, and ginger. Set this aside.
- Heat the oil to high heat in a large skillet or wok.
- Add half of the meat to the skillet and fry for 3 minutes. Remove this meat from the skillet and fry the other half. Then remove it from the skillet. (You don’t want to crowd the meat or it will not sear properly.)
- Add the vegetables (except the green onions) to the skillet and fry for 2 minutes.
- Then add the beef back to the skillet. Stir in the sauce and heat through.
- Sprinkle the green onions and toasted sesame seeds over top.
- Serve over noodles or rice.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 362 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4 | |
| Calories | 362kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 2226mg | 93% |
| Potassium | 871mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 6857IU | 137% |
| Vitamin C | 96mg | 107% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 13% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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