Description
A quick and flavorful Easy Beef Stir Fry recipe featuring tender flank steak and crisp vegetables tossed in a savory honey-ginger soy sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner served over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Vegetables
- 1 pound flank steak
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets, cut into small pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into small pieces
Sauce
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (or rice vinegar)
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
Other
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients and Sauce: Begin by trimming any fat from the flank steak and slicing it thinly across the grain into bite-sized pieces. Prepare your rice or noodles if serving alongside. In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, crushed red pepper flakes, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Heat Oil and Cook Vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the sliced onion, broccoli florets, and red bell pepper. Stir and cook the vegetables for 4 to 5 minutes until they become tender-crisp. Transfer the cooked veggies to a plate and set aside.
- Sear the Beef: Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Spread the beef pieces evenly in a single layer and let them cook undisturbed for about one minute to develop a good sear. Flip and stir the beef, cooking for an additional minute. Be careful not to overcook as the beef should remain slightly rare for tenderness.
- Combine and Thicken Sauce: Return the cooked vegetables to the skillet with the beef. Pour the prepared sauce over the meat and vegetables. Stir and toss everything together for 1 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients evenly.
- Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and immediately serve the beef stir fry over cooked rice or noodles for a delicious, satisfying meal.
Notes
- Slice the beef thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness.
- Prepare rice or noodles ahead of time as cooking the stir fry is quick.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to taste for desired level of spiciness.
- Do not overcook the beef to keep it tender and juicy.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control the saltiness of the dish.
