5 from 10 votes
Quick and Easy Beef Stir Fry
This Quick and Easy Beef Stir Fry features flank steak strips quickly marinated with a savory and sweet soy-based sauce, then stir-fried with carrot strips, onion, and fresh baby corn. The dish balances tender, browned beef with crisp-tender vegetables, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds for texture. It's a straightforward but flavorful stir fry ideal for serving over rice.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
368 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
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!
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 368
% 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.