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    Beef Stir Fry

    Published: Jan 16, 2022 · Modified: Oct 10, 2022 by Jenna · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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    Beef stir fry recipes are a fun way to use up leftover vegetables sitting in the fridge or pantry and the choice of protein can be endless as well. 

    One of my goals this year is to eat a better-balanced meal. That includes having carbohydrates, protein, fiber, and fat. Stir fry recipes are great for getting all that in, in one meal. When you eat all these foods together it helps keep you fuller longer and helps prevent mindless snacking in the afternoon. Stir fry recipes are also good for low point WW friendly meals. Just reduce the amount of oil and use a zero-point protein.

    Protein

    This recipe calls for flank steak which can be an expensive cut of beef. There are a lot of different types of cut beef and I have used beef sirloin before. Instead of beef you can use shrimp, chicken, pork, or any type of seafood. 

    Vegetables

    Match stick carrots, sliced onions or scallions, snow peas, or sliced bell peppers. Whatever vegetables you have sitting around the pantry. For quicker cooking times make sure they are all even in size.

    Sauce

    The original recipe for the sauce calls for Shaoxing wine and fish sauce. Not everyone will have those in the pantry. I have made this before using hoisin sauce with a little chili sauce added to it. Basically, if you keep any Asian ingredients in your pantry mix and match them up to your liking to create a sauce that is to your liking. There is a list below that tells you what Asian staples to get if stir fry recipes 

    Asian Pantry Staples to keep on Hand

    Reduced-sodium soy sauce - Premium Lite Soy Sauce Low Sodium

    Sesame oil - La Tourangelle, Toasted Sesame Oil, Great for Cooking

    Shaoxing wine - 52USA Shaoxing Cooking Wine 21.64 Fl Oz

    Oyster sauce

    Hoisin sauce - Lee Kum Kee Hoisin Sauce, hoisin, spicy, sweet sauce, 36.0 Ounce

    Chili sauce - Huy Fong Fresh Chili Garlic Sauce 36 oz

    Cornstarch

    Rice - I’m lazy when it comes to cooking rice, so I like to get the 90-second steamed rice packets at the grocery store. Of course, you can always make home rice whatever method you prefer.

    How to make Beef Stir Fry 

    For the beef: Cut the steak with the grain into 2-inch-wide strips, then cut each strip against the grain into ¼-inch-thick slices. Place the beef and the remaining ingredients in a medium bowl and stir to evenly coat the meat; set aside.

    For the stir-fry: Place the oyster sauce and Shaoxing wine or sherry in a small bowl and stir to combine; set aside.

    Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok over high heat until a bead of water vaporizes when dropped in the pan. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the oil around the perimeter of the wok and add the reserved beef in an even layer. Cook undisturbed until the beef begins to sear, about 1 minute. Then, using a metal spatula, stir-fry for 30 seconds until the beef is lightly browned but not cooked through. Transfer to a plate.

    Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of oil around the perimeter of the wok and add the sugar snaps and carrots. Stir-fry until just warmed through, about 1 minute. Return the beef and any accumulated juices to the wok along with the reserved oyster sauce mixture, green onions, and pickled ginger. Stir-fry until the beef is just cooked through and the pickled ginger is well distributed, about 30 to 60 seconds. Serve with steamed rice.

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    If you’ve tried this Beef Stir Fry or any other recipe on the site, let me know in the comment section how it turned out. Snap a picture and upload it to Pinterest.

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    Beef Stir Fry


    • Author: Jenna
    • Yield: 6 1x
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    Ingredients

    • For the beef:
    • 12 ounces flank steak, trimmed of excess fat and sinew
    • 1 tablespoon peeled, minced garlic
    • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
    • 1 teaspoon peanut or vegetable oil
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • For the stir-fry:
    • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 
    • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
    • 2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
    • 1 ½ cup thinly sliced onions 
    • 1 cup very thinly sliced carrots (about 2 small)
    • 4 medium scallions, halved lengthwise and cut into 2-inch pieces
    • Steamed Rice

    Instructions

    1. For the beef: Cut the steak with the grain into 2-inch-wide strips, then cut each strip against the grain into ¼-inch-thick slices. Place the beef and the remaining ingredients in a medium bowl and stir to evenly coat the meat; set aside.
    2. For the stir-fry: Place the oyster sauce and Shaoxing wine or sherry in a small bowl and stir to combine; set aside.
    3. Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok over high heat until a bead of water vaporizes when dropped in the pan. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the oil around the perimeter of the wok and add the reserved beef in an even layer. Cook undisturbed until the beef begins to sear, about 1 minute. Then, using a metal spatula, stir-fry for 30 seconds until the beef is lightly browned but not cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
    4. Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of oil around the perimeter of the wok and add the onions and carrots. Stir-fry until just warmed through, about 1 minute. Return the beef and any accumulated juices to the wok along with the reserved sauce. Stir-fry until the beef is just cooked through. 
    5. Serve with steamed rice.

    Notes

    myWW points: Blue  8; Green 8;  Purple 8

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 cup
    • Calories: 129
    • Sugar: 2.33
    • Sodium: 911
    • Fat: 3.85
    • Saturated Fat: 1.39
    • Carbohydrates: 9.55
    • Fiber: 1.2
    • Protein: 11.56

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    1. Kelley @ Chef Savvy says

      May 07, 2015 at 3:29 pm

      I love making take out dishes at home. This looks wonderful!

    2. Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says

      May 05, 2015 at 10:24 am

      What beautiful photos, and I must say, I think anyone would enjoy their time with you and this food! My brother loves to cook as well, so I can only hope he would make something as awesome as this stir fry!

    3. Katie @ Recipe for Perfection says

      May 05, 2015 at 9:13 am

      Looks like a wonderful meal! I'd like one of those cupcakes, too!

    4. pam (Sidewalk Shoes) says

      May 05, 2015 at 7:40 am

      What fun!

    5. Christie says

      May 05, 2015 at 7:27 am

      What a happy occasion. I haven't been to a bridal shower where both bride and groom were there. I am sure it was fun. Now this stir fry looks amazing. I love the ingredients.

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