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Quick Beef Stir-Fry

Quick and easy beef stir-fry recipe. I make this on my busiest weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 people
Calories 2396.9 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Wok or Large Skillet Essential for high-heat stir-frying.
  • 1 Chef's knife For precise slicing of beef and vegetables.
  • 1 Cutting Board For safe and efficient ingredient preparation.
  • 1 Spatula or Stirring Spoon For constantly moving ingredients in the wok.
  • 1 Measuring Spoons For accurate oil and seasoning measurements.

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 pound beef sirloin cut into 2-inch strips
  • 1 ½ cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into matchsticks
  • 2 carrots thinly sliced
  • 1 green onion chopped
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted

Instructions
 

  • Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat; add beef and stir-fry until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Move beef to the side of the wok and add broccoli, bell pepper, carrots, green onion, and garlic to the center of the wok; stir-fry vegetables for 2 minutes.
  • Stir beef into vegetables and season with soy sauce and sesame seeds. Continue to cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 2 more minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Serve hot and enjoy! DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS

Notes

For optimal tenderness, slice the beef sirloin thinly against the grain. Ensure your wok or skillet is screaming hot before adding the beef; this creates a good sear and prevents the meat from steaming. Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook the beef in two batches if necessary. Introduce vegetables according to their density, allowing slightly longer for carrots and broccoli to achieve a crisp-tender texture. Add the soy sauce and toasted sesame seeds in the final moments of cooking to prevent the soy sauce from burning and preserve the sesame's nutty aroma. Serve immediately over jasmine rice for a complete and satisfying meal.