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Marinate the Beef

Coat beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and oil to keep it tender.

Prepare the Sauce

Whisk together the garlic sauce ingredients for bold flavor.

Stir-Fry the Beef

Sear beef in a hot wok until browned, then remove.

Cook the Vegetables

Stir-fry garlic, ginger, and veggies until crisp-tender.

Combine & Serve

Return beef to the wok, toss with sauce, and serve over rice or noodles.

Baking Tips

Slice beef thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.

Use high heat for stir-frying to keep vegetables crisp.

If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of water or beef broth.

For extra umami, add a teaspoon of fish sauce or mushroom sauce.

Swap beef for chicken, shrimp, or tofu for variations.

Beef Stir-Fry with Garlic Sauce

Name: Beef Stir-Fry with Garlic Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) flank steak or sirloin (thinly sliced against the grain); 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred); 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for marinating); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for stir-frying); 1 red bell pepper (sliced); 1 green bell pepper (sliced); 1 small onion (sliced); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated); 1/2 cup broccoli florets; 1/2 cup snow peas; 1/4 cup carrots (julienned); 🔹 Garlic Sauce:; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry for thickening); 🔹 Garnishes:; 2 tablespoons chopped green onions; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

A quick and flavorful stir-fry with tender beef, crisp vegetables, and a savory garlic sauce.

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

10 Minutes

Total Time

25 Minutes

Chef

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Ingredients

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1 lb (450g) flank steak or sirloin (thinly sliced against the grain)

2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for marinating)

2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for stir-frying)

1 red bell pepper (sliced)

1 green bell pepper (sliced)

1 small onion (sliced)

3 cloves garlic (minced)

1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)

1/2 cup broccoli florets

1/2 cup snow peas

1/4 cup carrots (julienned)

🔹 Garlic Sauce:

1/4 cup soy sauce

2 tablespoons oyster sauce

1 tablespoon hoisin sauce

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry for thickening)

🔹 Garnishes:

2 tablespoons chopped green onions

1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

In a bowl, mix sliced beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and cornstarch slurry.

Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add beef and sear for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.

In the same pan, add garlic, ginger, onion, bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, and snow peas. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are slightly tender but still crisp.

Return beef to the pan and pour in the garlic sauce. Stir well to coat everything evenly.

Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables.

Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

Beef Stir-Fry with Garlic Sauce

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