Best Beef Stir-Fry Recipe
When you're looking for a healthy yet easy dinner, turn to this Beef Stir-Fry Recipe! It is so quick and simple to sauté beef, broccoli, peppers, and sauce on the stovetop for a satisfyingly delicious dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 343 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb. flank steak thinly sliced against the grain
- 3 Tbsp. oil avocado or olive, divided
- 2 bell peppers red or green, thinly sliced
- ½ white onion thinly sliced
- 1 head broccoli cut into florets
- ⅓ cup soy sauce or Tamari
- 2 Tbsp. brown sugar white or coconut sugar
- 1 tsp. ginger paste
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- ⅔ cup chicken broth regular sodium, divided
- 1-2 tsp. Sriracha sauce to taste
- 2 tsp. sesame oil toasted
- 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
For Serving:
- Toasted sesame seeds optional
- Green onions sliced, optional
- Rice or cauliflower rice optional
Instructions
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Add 2 tablespoons of oil and the sliced flank steak to a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook flank steak for 6-8 minutes, flipping over halfway through, or until it is no longer pink. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside on a large plate.
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Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet and cook the bell peppers, onion, and broccoli over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes.
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In a medium-sized bowl whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, ginger, garlic, ⅓ cup broth, Sriracha sauce, and sesame oil. Add the steak and the sauce to the skillet with the vegetables, reduce the heat to medium, and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
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In a small bowl whisk together the remaining ⅓ cup of warm broth and 2 tablespoons of starch. Mix in the slurry water to the skillet, continuing to cook over medium heat for a couple of minutes until the sauce has thickened up.
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Serve beef and broccoli stir-fry over rice with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Enjoy!
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Recipe Notes
Meal Prep and Storage
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- How to prep ahead of time: You can easily cut the veggies a day or two ahead of time. Simply store them in a Ziploc bag. Mix up the sauce the day before if needed, too.
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- How to store: Keep leftover beef stir-fry in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
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- How to freeze: You can freeze this stir-fry beef recipe, but the veggies might get mushy. Be sure as little air touches the food in a freezer-bag or airtight container as possible.
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- How to reheat: For the best results, warm the stir-fry back up in a skillet over medium heat.
Nutrition Facts
Best Beef Stir-Fry Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343
Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 68mg23%
Sodium 638mg28%
Potassium 564mg16%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 25g50%
Vitamin A 1880IU38%
Vitamin C 82.3mg100%
Calcium 34mg3%
Iron 2.1mg12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.