Description
A quick and easy stir fry combining tender beef and vibrant vegetables in a savory-sweet sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup snow peas
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (for sauce)
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar (for sauce)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for sauce)
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger (for sauce)
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (for sauce)
Instructions
- Marinate the beef: Begin by thinly slicing the flank steak against the grain into 1/2-inch thick, 2-inch long strips. Place the strips into a freezer bag or medium bowl, then stir in 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch. Let this marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of soy sauce, 3 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of ground ginger. Set this savory sauce aside.
- Cook the beef: Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a large, deep skillet or wok over high heat. Add half of the marinated beef and fry for about 3 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside. Cook the remaining beef the same way.
- Stir fry the vegetables: In the same skillet, add the broccoli, carrots, snow peas, and red bell pepper. Stir fry for about 2 minutes until vibrant and slightly tender.
- Combine beef and sauce: Return the cooked beef to the skillet and pour in your prepared sauce. Stir everything together, allowing it to heat thoroughly for about 1 to 3 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the sliced green onion and toasted sesame seeds on top. Serve over rice, noodles, or potatoes.
Notes
For extra spice, consider adding red pepper flakes to the sauce; adjust sweetness to taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
