Easy Beef Stir Fry
Beef Stir Fry - this stir fry recipe is loaded with tender pieces of beef tossed in a savory and mouthwatering stir fry sauce. This quick and easy to make beef stir fry recipe is so much better than takeout!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 269kcal
Ingredients
The Marinade
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Beef and Aromatics
- 1 pound flank steak
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely minced or grated
- 1 scallion, thinly sliced
The Stir Fry Sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice wine
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken stock
- 1/4 cup oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon roasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
Make the Marinade
- Whisk the soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch and the baking soda in a medium bowl (or you can mix the ingredients in a large zip top bag for easy clean up).
- Slice the beef into thin strips and add them to the marinade. Let the beef marinate over the counter for 15 minutes or in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours.
Make the Sauce
- In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, rice wine, stock, oyster sauce, sesame oil and cornstarch. Mix until well combine.
Stir Fry
- In a wok or large skillet heat the oil over high heat. Add half of the beef, spreading it out in a single layer. Cook for about a minute until lightly browned on the first side, Toss and continue to cook, stirring frequently for about 1 minute. The beef will not be cooked through at this point.
- Remove the beef from the wok and into a bowl and set aside. Pour the remaining oil into the skillet and cook the remaining beef.
- Return the beef to the wok and make some room in the middle of the wok. Add the garlic and ginger, Cook for about a minute stirring the garlic and ginger. Toss to combine.
- Add the sauce to the wok and cook stirring constantly for about a minute or until the sauce thickens. Stir in the scallions and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 1489mg | Potassium: 427mg | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 1.1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2.1mg