Best 9 Sesame Beef Stir Fry Recipes

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Sesame beef stir fry is a delectable dish that combines the savory flavors of beef with the nutty aroma of sesame seeds. It is a staple in many Asian cuisines and a popular choice for home cooks due to its ease of preparation and delicious taste. This versatile dish can be tailored to suit individual preferences, allowing for adjustments in spiciness, sweetness, and vegetable content. Whether you prefer tender strips of beef or thinly sliced sirloin, this article provides a comprehensive guide to finding the best recipe that suits your culinary desires and dietary restrictions.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SESAME BEEF AND ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY



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Categories     Beef     Stir-Fry     Dinner     Steak     Asparagus     Spring     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
10 ounces top sirloin, thinly sliced across grain
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup sliced red onion
8 ounces slender asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 teaspoons oriental sesame oil

Steps:

  • Spread sesame seeds on large plate. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper; coat with sesame seeds.
  • Heat vegetable oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add onion; stir-fry 1 minute. Add asparagus; stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add beef; stir-fry until brown, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add 1/3 cup water and hoisin sauce. Cook until sauce is bubbling and coats beef and vegetables, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Stir in sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper.

SESAME BEEF AND ASPARAGUS STIR FRY



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Get out the chopsticks it' s chinese for dinner tonight. This recipe goes together easily if you do all the prep work before starting to cook. This is an easy family supper that has everything meat, side and vegetable in one dish.

Provided by donnacooks

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon chopped gingerroot
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cups water
2 (3 ounce) beef-flavor ramen noodles (plus seasoning packet)
4 scallions, sliced
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons oil (divided)
1 lb boneless sirloin, thinly sliced across grain
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb asparagus, thinly sliced diagonally
toasted sesame seeds
green onion (to garnish)

Steps:

  • In a bowl mix together, soy,rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, chopped ginger, 2 tsps. sesame oil cornstarch and pepper flakes, set aside.
  • To 2 cups boiling water andd two beef ramen noodles, 1 seasoning packet, 4 scallions and 1 teaspoons sesame oil. Cook one minute, remove from heat; let stand covered.
  • In a large skillet heat oil, add boneless sirloin and garlic and stir fry until lightly browned. Remove beef, keep warm. Add second Tbls. of oil add asparagus; stir fry until done to your taste.
  • Add beef and soy mixture to skillet. Stir fry until thickened. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seed and more green onions. Toss with noodles and serve.

SESAME BEEF STIR-FRY



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Soy sauce and gingerroot add great flavor to this quick beef stir-fry. It couldn't be simpler to make, but it's definitely elegant enough to serve someone special. -Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
4 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 pound beef top sirloin steak, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted, divided
2 teaspoons peanut or canola oil, divided
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 small sweet yellow pepper, julienned
1 cup hot cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients until blended; set aside., In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry beef and 1 teaspoon sesame seeds in 1 teaspoon oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., Stir-fry broccoli in remaining oil for 2 minutes. Add pepper; stir-fry 4-6 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add beef; heat through. Serve with rice. Sprinkle with remaining sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 606mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SESAME-GINGER BEEF AND ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY



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Categories     Beef     Ginger     Stir-Fry     Asparagus     Bon Appétit

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean top sirloin, sliced into thin strips
2 teaspoons cornstarch
4 tablespoons peanut oil or vegetable oil, divided
1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil
1 pound thin asparagus, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 small bunch green onions, cut on diagonal into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
2/3 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon fish sauce (nam pla)
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Combine beef and cornstarch in large bowl. Using hands, rub to coat well.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons peanut oil in large skillet over high heat. Working in batches, add beef in single layer and cook, undisturbed, until meat begins to blacken on bottom, about 1 1/2 minutes. Turn over and cook until second side browns, about 1 minute. Transfer beef to large plate.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons peanut oil and 1 teaspoon sesame oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, green onions, and ginger; sauté until vegetables are tinged brown and crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add broth, fish sauce, and sugar; bring to boil. Return beef to skillet and cook until sauce is slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Transfer to platter and serve.

ESSANAYE'S SESAME BEEF STIR FRY



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Very good stir-fry. A little on the sweet side. Cook in a large wok on medium-high heat. Marinating overnight is good, but not necessary.

Provided by Essanaye

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 8h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

½ cup soy sauce
½ cup white sugar
⅓ cup rice wine vinegar
⅓ cup minced garlic
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 pound round steak, thinly sliced
¼ cup peanut oil
2 cups 1-inch sliced asparagus
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms, or more to taste
1 sweet onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 bunch green onions, chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 cup whole cashews
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Whisk soy sauce, sugar, rice wine vinegar, garlic, and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add beef, coat with marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal bag. Marinate beef in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Heat peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir beef and marinade until beef is well-browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in asparagus, mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, and green onions; cook and stir until vegetables begin to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add cashews and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; continue cooking until vegetables are tender, 2 to 3 minutes more.
  • Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl; stir into beef stir fry until sauce is thickened, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 40.2 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1379.8 mg, Sugar 21.7 g

SESAME GINGER BEEF STIR-FRY



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"This quick stir-fry is so colorful and tasty," reports Linda Murray of Allenstown, New Hampshire. TIP: "Vary the recipe by substituting chicken or other vegetables you have on hand," Linda suggests. "The quickest version uses prepared veggies from our grocery store's salad bar."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
1/4 cup plum sauce
1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin 2-inch strips
1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
4 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons salted peanuts, chopped
Hot cooked rice, optional
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Stir in the plum sauce, ginger, soy sauce and pepper flakes; set aside. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry beef in oil until no longer pink; remove and keep warm. , In the same pan, stir-fry the red pepper, broccoli, carrots, onions and garlic until tender. Return beef to the pan. Whisk the plum sauce mixture; stir into skillet. , Cook and stir until slightly thickened. Stir in peanuts. Serve with rice if desired. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 368mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SESAME BEEF STIR-FRY



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Make and share this Sesame Beef Stir-Fry recipe from Food.com.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon ginger, minced (bottled)
1 tablespoon garlic, minced (bottled)
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced on bias (or boneless sirloin steak)
8 green onions, cut into 1 inch pieces (white and light green part only)
4 cups baby spinach leaves
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl. Heat wok or skillet over high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add half of the beef to pan, and cook for 3 minutes or until browned. Remove the beef from pan and repeat procedure with remaining beef. Add onions; cook for 1 minute. Add soy sauce mixture; cook 1 minute. Return beef to pan; cook 1 minute. Stir in spinach, and cook 30 seconds. Top with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.5, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 357.9, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.7, Protein 26.6

SESAME BEEF STIR-FRY (21 DAY WONDER DIET: DAY 5)



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This Day 5: Dinner, on the 21 Day Wonder Diet. This is so delicious, lots of flavour with very little fat! Be sure to have all of your ingredients prepared and measured out before you start, so you can just tip each thing in as required!

Provided by Sara 76

Categories     Steak

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup couscous
1/2 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
180 g rump steak, sliced thinly
1 small red onion, cut into wedges
1 garlic clove, crushed
150 g baby bok choy, quartered
1 long red chili, sliced thinly
2 tablespoons beef stock
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
150 g snow peas, sliced thinly

Steps:

  • Combine couscous with the water in medium heatproof bowl, cover; stand 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toast sesame seeds in heated wok about 30 seconds; transfer to small bowl.
  • Stir-fry beef in heated wok until browned; transfer to another small bowl.
  • Stir-fry onion in heated wok 1 minute. Add garlic, bok choy and chilli; stir fry 1 minute. Add stock, sauces and beef; stir-fry until hot. Remove from heat; stir in peas.
  • Serve couscous topped with stir-fry and sprinkled with sesame seeds.

SESAME-SOY BEEF STIR-FRY



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Early in our marriage (when I didn't have anything cooking-wise, least of all a clue!), I would browse the grocery store entryway for recipes. And the wondrous thing about this type of recipe is that they tend to be fool-proof, delicious, and usually affordable. This one is Asian in base and the trick to making Asian-tasting...

Provided by Nicole Bredeweg

Categories     Beef

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 c cooked rice
1 lb beef round tip steaks, 1/4" thick
16 oz frozen broccoli and red pepper mix
1/3 c water
2 tsp cornstarch
MARINADE:
3 Tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp sesame oil

Steps:

  • 1. Cook rice accordingly.
  • 2. In medium bowl, combine marinade ingredients. Remove 2 tbsp; set aside. Stack beef steaks; cut lengthwise in half and then crosswise into 1" wide strips. Add beef to remaining marinade in bowl; toss to coat.
  • 3. Heat large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef (½ at a time) and stir-fry 1 minute or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. (Do not overcook). Remove from skillet.
  • 4. In same skillet, combine vegetables and water; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until water is almost evaporated and vegetables are hot, stirring occasionally. Combine cornstarch mixture and reserved marinade; add to vegetables. Cook and stir 1 minute or until thickened and bubbly. Return beef; heat through. Serve over rice.

Tips:

  • To ensure the beef is tender, consider marinating it in the soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil mixture for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • For a healthier version, swap out the oil for a low-sodium soy sauce or tamari and reduce the amount of sugar.
  • If you prefer a spicier stir-fry, add a teaspoon or two of chili paste or red pepper flakes to the sauce.
  • To add more vegetables to the dish, consider incorporating broccoli, bell peppers, or snap peas.
  • For a more authentic flavor, use Shaoxing wine instead of dry sherry.
  • Serve the stir-fry over rice, noodles, or quinoa.

Conclusion:

This sesame beef stir-fry is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. The beef is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and savory. With a few simple tips and tricks, you can create a restaurant-quality stir-fry at home. So next time you're craving Chinese food, give this sesame beef stir-fry a try. You won't be disappointed!

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