Teriyaki Beef Stir Fry
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
210 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Japanese
Teriyaki Beef Stir Fry
Description
The stir fry begins by mixing teriyaki sauce with water, sugar, and cornstarch to create a thickened sauce. Thinly sliced sirloin tip steak is cooked over medium-high heat until browned, then the sauce and frozen vegetables alongside water chestnuts are added. The mixture is brought to a boil and then simmered until the vegetables are heated through and tender-crisp.
The cornstarch in the sauce helps it cling to the beef and vegetables, giving a shiny texture that enhances the dish's savory flavor. The combination of vegetables adds varied textures and mild sweetness, balancing the rich, umami notes of the teriyaki beef.
Serving this stir fry over steamed rice allows the flavorful sauce to mingle with the grain, making it a hearty and satisfying meal suitable for weeknights or quick dinners.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 pound sirloin tip steak cut into thin strips
- 1 ounce bag broccoli frozen
- 1 ounce bag carrot
- 1 ounce bag sugar snap peas
- 1/4 cup water chestnut
Instructions
- Combine the teriyaki sauce, water, cornstarch, and sugar in a small bowl. Stir to combine.
- Spray a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Cook the beef strips in the skillet over medium-high heat for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the sauce, frozen vegetables, and water chestnuts to the skillet and bring to a boil. Quickly reduce the heat to medium and cook for 7 to 10 minutes or until the vegetables are heated through, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and serve on a bed of rice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 210kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 1463mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 538mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 3595IU | 72% |
| Vitamin C | 7.3mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.