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Beef Stir Fry Recipe

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This flavorful Beef Stir Fry recipe features tender, thinly sliced beef cooked quickly with crisp vegetables in a savory and slightly sweet sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal, it combines soy sauce, hoisin, garlic, and ginger for a delicious Asian-inspired dinner served over rice or noodles.

Ingredients

Beef and Marinade

  • 1 pound thinly sliced beef
  • Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

Sauce

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Vegetables and Garnishes

  • 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or canola oil recommended)
  • 1 large red bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced
  • 1 large carrot, thinly sliced on the diagonal
  • 6 oz snow peas
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish
  • Fresh cilantro or Thai basil, for garnish
  • Rice or noodles, for serving

Instructions

  1. Season and Marinate Beef: Season the thinly sliced beef with kosher salt and black pepper. In a large bowl, toss the beef slices with 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 1 tablespoon rice vinegar. Let it sit to develop flavor and tenderize while you prepare the sauce.
  2. Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup beef broth, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger, 3 cloves minced garlic, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon chili garlic sauce, 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch until fully combined and smooth.
  3. Cook the Beef: Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large wok or sauté pan over medium-high heat. In batches, add the beef slices and cook until browned on both sides, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure proper searing. Remove cooked beef from the pan and set aside.
  4. Sauté Vegetables: Add the sliced red bell pepper, carrots, and snow peas to the hot pan. Stir and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  5. Add Sauce and Beef: Pour the prepared sauce into the pan with the vegetables and stir well. Return the cooked beef to the pan, mixing to coat in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and beef is heated through. Stir in the sliced green onions last.
  6. Serve: Plate the stir fry over steamed rice or cooked noodles. Garnish with a sprinkling of sesame seeds and fresh herbs such as cilantro or Thai basil if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • For best results, slice the beef very thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness.
  • Adjust the amount of chili garlic sauce according to your desired spice level.
  • You can substitute beef broth with chicken or vegetable broth if preferred.
  • Use a high smoke point oil such as vegetable, canola, or peanut oil for stir frying.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can add a slurry of cornstarch and cold water incrementally at the end.
  • Feel free to swap or add other vegetables like broccoli, mushrooms, or snap peas.

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