Quick Beef Stir-Fry (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Veggies and Meat
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1 carrot, sliced into thin strips
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2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
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1 lb of beef sirloin or flank steak, sliced thin
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2 tablespoons of cornstarch
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1 zucchini, cut into circles
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1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
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1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
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1 cup of small broccoli florets
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3 green onions, finely chopped
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2 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
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1 teaspoon of freshly grated ginger
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1 tablespoon of sesame seeds (use as garnish, if you'd like)
→ Sauce Mix
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¼ cup soy sauce, low-sodium
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1 tablespoon of honey
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½ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional, adds heat!)
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¼ cup beef broth
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2 tablespoons oyster sauce
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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1 teaspoon cornstarch to thicken your sauce
# Instructions:
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Slice your beef into super thin pieces. Toss the slices in a bowl with cornstarch—they'll turn out tender with a hint of crispiness. Let it rest for about 10 minutes while you prep your veggies.
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In a small mixing bowl, stir together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, sesame oil, red pepper flakes (if you're using them), beef broth, and cornstarch. It should make a shiny, flavorful sauce. Set it aside for later.
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Heat up a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat with a tablespoon of vegetable oil. Spread the beef out in an even layer and sear each side for around 2-3 minutes until it's browned. Take it out and set it aside.
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Add another tablespoon of oil to your pan. Quickly sauté garlic and ginger until you can smell that amazing aroma. Throw in the bell peppers, broccoli, carrot, and zucchini. Stir them around for a few minutes until they're cooked but still slightly crunchy.
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Return your previously cooked beef to the pan and pour in the sauce you made earlier. Stir everything so your veggies and beef are all coated evenly. Let it cook for another couple of minutes while the sauce thickens.
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Take the pan off the heat. Sprinkle on some green onions and sesame seeds if you'd like, and serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
# Notes:
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Mix in a little more cornstarch (dissolved in water) if you'd like your sauce thicker.
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For less salt, go for low-sodium soy sauce and leave out the oyster sauce.
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It's just as good the next day—reheat on the stove with a splash of water so it doesn't dry out.