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Quick Beef Stir Fry Recipe with The Best Marinade (+VIDEO)
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Quick Beef Stir Fry Recipe with The Best Marinade (+VIDEO)

Beef Stir Fry that’s full of flavor and loaded with tender and juicy beef with garlic and ginger. It’s simple and easy to make and takes only 20 minutes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 437 kcal
Course: Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb flank steak (You can also use skirt steak or flat iron steak)
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
  • 2 teaspoons ginger fresh, minced
  • 3 teaspoons garlic fresh, minced
  • 1/3 cup beef broth
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 4 green onions

Instructions

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  1. Slice the beef into thin strips that are 2-inch long and 1/4 inch thick (It’s best to cut against the grain). You can freeze the steak for about 30-45 minutes so that it’s much easier to cut into thin slices.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together soy sauce and cornstarch.
  3. Add the beef and let marinate for 30 minutes or up to 4 hours. (If the marinating time is longer than 1 hour, cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator.)
  4. Place a wok or skillet on high heat, add 1 tablespoon oil. 
  5. When the oil is hot, add minced ginger and garlic. 
  6. Once fragrant, stir in marinated beef together with all the sauce. Don't overcrowd the pan, and cook in small batches if needed.
  7. Cook for about 2-3 minutes. Then add brown sugar, beef broth (or water) and green onions and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes. Remove beef to a plate.
  8. In the same wok, add another tablespoon oil, stir-fry the vegetables of your choice for 3-4 minutes or until cooked through.
  9. Add back cooked beef and mix with the vegetables. (You can also add cooked noodles)
  10. Remove from heat, sprinkle with green onions, serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Flank, skirt, or flat iron steak works best for this recipe. 
  • If you are short of time, even a 10-minute marinating makes a big difference, so don't skip this step.
  • The wok is best for making Chinese food and works especially well when you need to flash fry the meat at high temperatures. If you don’t have a wok, a large skillet will work as well.
  • Make sure your wok or skillet is hot enough before adding the beef.

Nutrition Information

Calories 437kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 107mg (36%) Sodium 843mg (35%) Potassium 599mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 133IU (3%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 38mg (4%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 437

% Daily Value*

Calories 437kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 39g 78%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 107mg 36%
Sodium 843mg 35%
Potassium 599mg 13%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 133IU 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 38mg 4%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.