5-Ingredient Beef Stir Fry Recipe (Juicy, Dairy-Free, 20 Minutes)
A quick and flavorful beef stir fry recipe with restaurant-quality techniques and tips for perfect results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 3 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat
- Add beef and stir fry for 1-2 minutes until no longer pink
- Push beef to sides of pan and add vegetables to center
- Cook vegetables for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender
- Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds
- Pour in soy sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds
- Toss everything together and cook for 1 minute
- Garnish with green onions and serve with rice
Notes
- Slicing beef thinly against the grain ensures tenderness
- Prepping all ingredients before cooking is crucial
- Keeping the heat high is key for quick, crisp-cooking
- Add ingredients in the correct order to prevent overcooking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: stir fry, beef, Chinese, quick meal, restaurant-quality