Beef Stir Fry
A quick and comforting 30-minute stir-fry featuring tender beef, crisp mixed vegetables, and a savory sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced Use halal-certified beef for a halal-friendly recipe.
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas) Adjust vegetable mix according to the season.
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce Substitute with halal-certified mushroom stir-fry sauce if desired.
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- to serve cooked rice or noodles
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch. Add sliced beef and marinate for 10 minutes.
- Tip: Slice the beef thinly across the grain for the most tender bites.
Cooking
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the beef and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until browned.
- Tip: Make sure your pan is very hot before the beef goes in.
- Add the minced garlic and mixed vegetables to the skillet. Stir-fry for another 5–7 minutes until the veggies are tender but still crisp.
- Tip: If you like extra flavor, finish with a small drizzle of toasted sesame oil off the heat.
Serving
- Serve immediately over cooked rice or noodles.
- Tip: Garnish with thinly sliced green onions or toasted sesame seeds if you like.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For freezing, portion out the beef and sauce separately from the vegetables.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4g
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