Beef Stir Fry features tender bites of steak and a medley of vibrant veggies served in the best homemade teriyaki sauce! This easy weeknight dinner has got a great amount of protein, nutrients, and mouthwatering flavor. The best part? You can have it on the dinner table in less than 30 minutes!
2Medium Green Onionsthinly sliced (about 3-4 tablespoons)
1Tablespoonsesame seedsOptional
Instructions
Prepare the ingredients. Cut the steak into thin strips against the grain. Chop the broccoli, bell pepper and green beans into bite sized pieces. Finely slice the green onions.
Make the sauce. Add the brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, water and cornstarch to a small bowl. Whisk it together until well combined and no lumps remain. Set aside.
Heat oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add the steak and cook 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the steak is opaque and cooked through. Remove the steak from the pan.
Add a little more oil to the pan, if needed. Add the broccoli, peppers and green beans and sauté until the vegetables are tender-crisp, about 3-4 minutes. Return the steak to the pan, and add the garlic and ginger.
Give the sauce another quick whisk to reincorporate if necessary. Pour the sauce into the skillet. Stir to combine all the ingredients. Cook for about 2 more minutes, until the sauce has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Top the stir fry with green onions and sesame seeds and enjoy!
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Notes
RECIPE NOTES:
Stir fry is best cooked at high heat for a short period of time. This keeps the vegetables tender-crisp, and prevents them from losing too much texture. Keep your stovetop at high or medium-high heat. Be attentive during cooking and stir frequently to avoid burning the stir fry.
Because stir fry cooks so quickly, I highly recommend prepping all ingredients before you start cooking. Having the meat, chopped veggies and sauce all sitting by ready to be added will allow you to focus on cooking everything to perfection!
You can also use frozen/thawed green beans instead of fresh if necessary.
You can use 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger instead of fresh grated.