Quick and Easy Beef Stir Fry
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
368 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Quick and Easy Beef Stir Fry
Description
The recipe begins with slicing flank beef into strips and marinating them briefly in a sauce made with garlic, light sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey to infuse flavor. Cooking the beef first in a hot pan achieves an even golden-brown sear while keeping the interior tender. Removing the beef lets you use the same pan to quickly soften garlic and onion, bringing out their aroma and depth.
Adding carrot strips and fresh baby corn to the pan and cooking to desired tenderness preserves crispness and color, complementing the beef’s savoriness. The beef is returned with the remaining sauce to unite all elements with a glossy coating. Garnishes of sliced green onions and sesame seeds add fresh, nutty notes and contrast.
This stir fry pairs well with cooked rice or can be modified by switching vegetables or opting for different sauces. Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for several days, making it practical for meal prep.
The recipe suggests alternatives for ingredients such as substituting coconut aminos for soy sauce or different vegetables like snow peas and broccoli. Using fresh baby corn instead of canned provides better texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 lb flank beef chopped
- 2 large carrot
- 1 white onion
- 1 lb baby corn
- 1 tbsp olive oil for frying
- 2 green onions sliced to garnish
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds to garnish
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
Sauce
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1/4 cup soy sauce light sodium
- 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Cut the beef into 2-inch thick strips and place it into a shallow dish.
- In a small bowl whisk all the sauce ingredients. Pour half of the sauce over the beef. Mix well and let marinate for few minutes until you prep the rest of the ingredients.
- Cut the onion into half rings and carrots into thin strips.
- Next, heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated beef, in a single layer, and cook stirring occasionally until evenly golden brown. Once done, use a slotted spoon to remove the beef to a plate lined with a paper towel and set aside.
- In the same pan add onion and garlic, sauté until onion is slightly softened and garlic is fragrant. Add carrots and baby corn, continue cooking until all the vegetables are desired doneness.
- Stir the beef into vegetables, and drizzle with the remaining sauce. Cook for a few minutes until hot.
- Garnish with sliced green onion and sesame seeds. Serve warm with cooked rice and enjoy!
Notes
- Flank steak is ideal for a juicy, flavorful stir fry due to its texture.
- Pre-cut carrot strips from stores can be used for convenience.
- Fresh baby corn is preferred; canned may be substituted but may affect texture.
- Light-sodium soy sauce can be swapped with coconut aminos for a different flavor profile.
- Vegetable substitutions like snow peas, bell peppers, or broccoli are suitable variations.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 368 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 368kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 640mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 831mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 4248IU | 85% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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