Easy Stir Fried Beef with Vegetables
This Easy Stir Fried Beef with Vegetables is a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights!
Equipment
- Wok or large frying pan
- Sharp Knife
- Cutting Board
- Measuring Spoons
- Spatula or wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Flank steak sliced against the grain
- 6 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 4 teaspoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Granulated white sugar
- 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil divided
- 1 medium Onion thinly sliced
- 2 medium Bell peppers thinly sliced
- 1 cup Sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup Sliced zucchini
- 1 medium Carrot thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons Grated fresh ginger
- Cooked rice for serving optional
Instructions
- Start by slicing the flank steak against the grain into thin strips. Place the beef in a bowl and add 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of water, and 4 teaspoons of cornstarch. Stir well and set aside to marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- While the beef is marinating, thinly slice the onion, bell peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, and carrot. Grate the fresh ginger.
- In a large wok or frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the marinated beef in a single layer. Let it sear for about 2 minutes without stirring, then stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until cooked through. Remove from the pan.
- In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add onion, bell peppers, and carrot, cooking for about 2-3 minutes. Then add mushrooms, zucchini, and grated ginger, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return the cooked beef to the pan, add the remaining 3 tablespoons of soy sauce and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Toss everything together and heat through for another minute.
- Serve over cooked rice if desired, or enjoy on its own. Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions if you like!
Notes
- Feel free to customize with any vegetables you have on hand!
- Store marinated beef and chopped veggies separately in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- To freeze leftovers, separate the beef and veggies to maintain texture.