Best 11 Fast And Easy Beef Stir Fry Recipes

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Craving a flavorful, quick and easy meal? Look no further than this delightful beef stir fry recipe. With tender beef strips, crunchy vegetables, and a savory sauce, this dish is a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Whether you're a beginner cook or a seasoned pro, this recipe will guide you through the simple steps to create a lip-smacking stir fry that will satisfy your taste buds and keep you coming back for more. So, gather your ingredients, heat up your wok or large skillet, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create an unforgettable beef stir fry in no time.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

EASY BEEF STIR FRY



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Beef stir fry is the perfect stir fry recipe to make at home.

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Main Course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
1 pound flank steak (thinly sliced)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 cups mixed vegetables
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon minced ginger
⅓ cup orange juice
⅓ cup water
¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Season steak with salt & pepper. Toss with cornstarch and set aside while you prepare the vegetables.
  • Place 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan or wok. Cook the beef in 2 small batches over medium high until browned, about 2-3 minutes (beef does not need to be cooked through). Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Add vegetables to the pan and cook about until tender crisp, 4-5 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside with the beef.
  • Combine sauce ingredients except corn starch in a bowl and stir well.
  • Turn the heat up to medium-high and add the sauce. Bring to a simmer. Combine cornstarch with 3 tablespoons water (or broth) and add it the sauce a little bit at a time while whisking to reach desired consistency. Let simmer 2 minutes. Add vegetables, beef (and any juices) to the pan and cook until heated through.
  • Serve with noodles or over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 681 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FAST AND EASY BEEF STIR FRY



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Make and share this Fast and Easy Beef Stir Fry recipe from Food.com.

Provided by anme7039

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 30m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 lb flank steak, sliced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger
oil (enough to just coat the pan)
cornstarch
cooked rice, to serve
1 tablespoon oyster sauce (sometimes I use hosin sauce)
1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup beef broth (I use low sodium)

Steps:

  • marinade sliced beef in soy sauce, garlic, and ginger in the fridge for at least 1/2 hour.
  • heat oil on a skillet or wok to about med.
  • take beef out of marinade and toss in cornstarch and stir fry until almost cooked all the way thru.
  • Mix together the sauce ingredients and pour into the skillet and simmer with the beef until the sauce is thickened and the beef in cooked all the way thru.
  • You may add any cooked veggies in the the beef if you like, I serve this over rice or on a salad for a great meal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 31.1, Sodium 1091.2, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 2.2, Protein 18

QUICK AND EASY BEEF STIR FRY



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This Quick and Easy Beef Stir Fry is one of my favorite dinners to throw together. It's loaded with veggies, tender beef, and the easiest sauce ever. No need to order takeout! This recipe will be done faster than the food could get delivered to your door.

Provided by Joanna Cismaru

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
1 pound beef sirloin (or flank steak, thinly sliced)
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
2 cups broccoli (cut into sall florets)
1 small red bell pepper (deseeded and sliced)
1 large carrot (peeled and sliced)
3 green onions (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium)
2 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
2 tablespoon mirin (or dry sherry)
2 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef sliced, season with salt and stir. Cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occassionally.
  • Move the beef to one side of the skillet and add the broccoli, bell pepper, carrot, green onion and garlic. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Meanwhile combine all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Stir in the sauce, sesame seeds and ginger, then stir the vegetables together with the beef. Continue cooking, stirring, until the vegetables are tender, 2 more minutes.
  • Serve over cooked rice or cauliflower rice and garnished with more green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 1106 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving

QUICK BEEF STIR-FRY



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Quick and easy. I make this on my busiest weeknights.

Provided by inesgosner

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir beef until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Move beef to the side of the wok and add broccoli, bell pepper, carrots, green onion, and garlic to the center of the wok. Cook and stir 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 526.2 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

BEEF STIR-FRY



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"The best thing about a stir-fry is that you can substitute the vegetables you like most."

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 pounds skirt steak, cut into 4-inch-long pieces, then cut against the grain into 1/4-inch-thick slices
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 serrano chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (1 to 2 limes)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, grated
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
6 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/4 pound snow peas or green beans
1 12-ounce can baby corn, drained
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced (optional)

Steps:

  • Season the steak with salt and pepper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, chile pepper, sugar and lime juice until the sugar is dissolved. Add the beef, toss to coat and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil until shimmering, about 1 minute. Add the beef and cook, stirring, until cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside. Allow the liquid in the pan to reduce until thickened, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and scallions and cook 1 minute more. Add the mushrooms and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more. Add the snow peas, baby corn and bell pepper and continue cooking until all the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Return the beef to the skillet and toss to combine.

SAVORY BEEF STIR-FRY



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This quick version of stir-fry tastes great and is easy to make. You'll love the flavor this dish has it's just as good as any take-out you can find.

Provided by VictoriaSe49896

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 beef bouillon cube
⅓ cup boiling water
5 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 pound beef round steak, cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (16 ounce) package frozen stir-fry vegetables
1 (4 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, undrained

Steps:

  • Dissolve beef bouillon cube in boiling water in a large bowl. Stir soy sauce, cornstarch, teriyaki sauce, and sugar into the water. Lay beef strips into the soy sauce mixture; stir to coat beef entirely.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir vegetables in hot oil briefly, about 1 minute. Stir water chestnuts into the vegetable mixture, place a cover over the skillet, and cook at a simmer until the vegetables are hot, about 5 minutes. Remove vegetable mixture with a slotted spoon to a large bowl, reserving juices in the skillet.
  • Pour beef with soy sauce marinade into the hot skillet; cook and stir until browned completely, about 5 minutes. Return vegetable mixture to the skillet; bring to a simmer. Cook and stir until completely hot, about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.5 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 60.3 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 1137.6 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

THE BEST EASY BEEF AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY



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I clipped this recipe from Taste of Home magazine several years ago and have found it to be the best-tasting easy beef and broccoli stir-fry. It is credited to Ruth Stahl. I often use charcoal chuck steak, which is very tender and lean. I also like that it doesn't call for any unusual ingredients.

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
1/2 cup water, plus
2 tablespoons water, divided
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 lb boneless round steak or 1 lb charcoal chuck steak, cut into thin 3-inch strips
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
4 cups broccoli florets
1 small onion, cut into wedges
1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
hot cooked rice, for serving
toasted sesame seeds, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water and garlic powder until smooth.
  • Add beef and toss.
  • In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, stir-fry beef in 1 tablespoon oil until beef reaches desired doneness; remove and keep warm.
  • Stir-fry onion in remaining oil for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add the broccoli and cook for 3 minutes until the broccoli is tender but still crisp. Return beef to pan.
  • Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger and remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1/2 cup water until smooth; add to the pan.
  • Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Serve over rice and garnish with toasted sesame seeds (optional).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.1, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 731.4, Carbohydrate 20, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 7.8, Protein 3.5

EASY BEEF & VEGETABLE STIR-FRY



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Cook up frozen mixed vegetables and tender beef strips to make this Easy Beef and Vegetable Stir-Fry. With a flavorful sauce made of beef broth, steak sauce and soy sauce, you can't go wrong when you serve this Easy Beef and Vegetable Stir-Fry.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 20m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup soy sauce
1 Tbsp. plus 1-1/2 tsp. cornstarch
1 Tbsp. oil
1 beef top round steak (1 lb.), thinly sliced
1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen Asian mixed vegetables
3/4 cup beef broth
1/4 cup A.1. Original Sauce

Steps:

  • Mix soy sauce and cornstarch until well blended; set aside.
  • Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add steak; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until steak is no longer pink. Add soy sauce mixture, vegetables and beef broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Stir in steak sauce; simmer 2 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 1330 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g

QUICK AND EASY TERIYAKI BEEF STIR-FRY



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As the name implies, this teriyaki beef and vegetable stir-fry is easy to make and done in under 30 minutes. Tasty and perfect for a night when you need dinner in a hurry. We like to use top sirloin for stir-fry recipes since it stays so juicy. Serve with rice or noodles.

Provided by fabeveryday

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

¾ cup water
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon honey
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
1 pound beef sirloin steak, cut into strips
1 small head broccoli, broken into florets
6 ounces snow peas
1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Whisk water, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, honey, and ginger together in a bowl until well combined.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak and cook and stir until browned, about 4 minutes. Move steak to the side of the wok. Add remaining tablespoon sesame oil to the center of the wok, followed by broccoli, snow peas, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring the vegetables, for 2 minutes.
  • Add reserved sauce to the wok and stir everything together. Bring to a boil and cook until the sauce thickens and the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
  • Garnish with chopped green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 747.3 mg, Sugar 18 g

QUICK AND EASY STIR-FRY BEEF



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Great and EASY stir fry dish. I found this online in rec.food.recipes. I am planning to try it later this week with tofu for a veggie meal.

Provided by basia1

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces flank steaks
2 cups pea pods
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts (optional)
2 slices gingerroot
2 stalks chopped green onions
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional)
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Rinse rice in pot, and cook (follow package directions).
  • While the rice is cooking, slice flank steak in thin slices (approximately 2 inches long by a quarter inch wide) and place in marinade.
  • Make sure that the steak is coated in marinade.
  • Wash pea pods and pinch off the ends.
  • Chop the green onions and slice ginger.
  • Heat large skillet on high heat.
  • Drop 1 tbsp olive oil onto skillet.
  • Put meat and marinade in skillet and fry until brown.
  • Add more olive oil if necessary.
  • Add ginger and green onions to skillet.
  • Fry 1 minute.
  • Add the pea pods and water chestnuts.
  • Fry until pea pods are hot but not soggy.
  • The rice should be finished by now.
  • Serve stir-fry over rice.
  • NOTES: I use small package of Green Giant frozen Sugar Snap Peas so I don't have to wash and prepare the fresh vegetables.
  • I microwave them for 2 minutes to defrost them.
  • You could also substitute other vegetables for the pea pods such as chopped broccoli or chopped green peppers.
  • You can also add more vegetables, such as carrots and/or peppers.
  • I also buy the steak "thin sliced", and cut those slices up.
  • Makes it cook really fast and a bit more fun to eat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.1, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 827.1, Carbohydrate 5.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.7, Protein 14

EASY BEEF STIR FRY



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Quick and easy meal for a busy family. I some times use leftover beef ( or chicken or pork, all works well) Very easy to double, which is what I have to do with this family.

Provided by Jassybear

Categories     Steak

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 beef bouillon cubes
1 cup hot water
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1/4 ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups frozen stir fry vegetables
3/4 cup sliced onion
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
12 ounces beef sirloin steaks, thinly sliced
1/2 cup green onion, 1 inch slices
hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Dissolve bouillon in hot water.
  • Stir in soy sauce, cornstarch, wine and pepper. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat; add vegetables, onion and garlic.
  • Cook, stirring constantly until tender.
  • Push vegetables to the side.
  • Add meat and cook, stirring constantly, until no longer pink.
  • Add bouillon mixture and green onions; stir together with beef and vegetables.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Cook, stirring constantly until sauce is thickened.
  • Serve over hot rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.1, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 57.6, Sodium 1110.3, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.2, Protein 18.6

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Chop and prepare all of your ingredients before you start cooking. This will help you save time and avoid scrambling.
  • Use a large skillet or wok: This will ensure that your ingredients have enough room to cook evenly.
  • Heat your skillet or wok over high heat: This will help to sear the meat and vegetables and prevent them from sticking.
  • Do not overcrowd the skillet or wok: If you do, the food will not cook evenly.
  • Stir-fry in batches: If you are cooking a large amount of food, cook it in batches to prevent overcrowding.
  • Use a spatula to stir-fry: This will help you to avoid breaking up the meat and vegetables.
  • Cook the meat until it is browned: This will help to develop flavor and prevent the meat from becoming tough.
  • Cook the vegetables until they are tender-crisp: This will help to preserve their nutrients and flavor.
  • Add the sauce at the end of cooking: This will help to prevent the sauce from burning.

Conclusion:

Beef stir-fry is a quick and easy meal that is packed with flavor. By following these tips, you can make a delicious and healthy beef stir-fry that your family and friends will love.

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