Description
Indulge in the sweet and savory flavors of Sesame Ginger Beef Stir Fry. This quick and easy dish features tender beef sirloin, vibrant vegetables, and a glossy sauce that brings your taste buds to life. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this stir fry is a crowd-pleaser that offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that’s both satisfying and memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cups bell peppers, sliced (mixed colors)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 scallions, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Slice beef and chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Mince garlic and ginger.
- Make the sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, honey or brown sugar, cornstarch, minced garlic, ginger, and optional red pepper flakes in a bowl.
- Heat the wok: Preheat the wok over high heat until smoking hot. Add sesame oil.
- Cook the beef: Quickly sear beef strips for about 3-4 minutes until browned but tender.
- Add vegetables: Stir in bell peppers and broccoli; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Combine: Pour sauce over the beef and vegetables; stir continuously for 1-2 minutes until thickened and glossy.
- Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg