Description
Beef Stir Fry with Broccoli and Bell Peppers is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender strips of beef, crisp broccoli, and sweet bell peppers tossed in a savory stir-fry sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and served best over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine sliced beef with 2 tablespoons soy sauce and cornstarch. Let marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and water. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add marinated beef and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add garlic and ginger, cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add broccoli and bell peppers. Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until vegetables are just tender.
- Return the beef to the skillet. Pour in the sauce and toss to coat everything evenly.
- Cook for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and everything is heated through.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Slice beef thinly for tenderness and quick cooking.
- Use any combination of bell peppers or add other vegetables like snap peas or carrots.
- To make it spicier, add red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg