Description
Chinese-inspired easy beef stir fry delivers robust flavors through tender meat and glossy sauce. Quick weeknight dinners welcome this simple yet satisfying meal that combines protein, vegetables, and bold seasonings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- ¼ cup (60 ml) soy sauce
- 2 tbsps hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsps honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil
- 2 tbsps cornstarch
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- ¼ cup (60 ml) water
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Cornstarch Coating: Envelop beef slices in cornstarch, creating a delicate crispy barrier that enhances sauce adhesion and caramelization.
- Wok Preparation: Ignite wok to high temperature, establishing an intense heat zone for rapid, even cooking that seals in beef’s natural juices.
- Beef Searing: Execute swift, strategic beef batch searing, achieving a golden-brown exterior while preserving tender interior through controlled high-heat exposure.
- Aromatic Foundation: Infuse pan with minced garlic and ginger, releasing their pungent essence without scorching, forming a robust flavor base.
- Vegetable Integration: Introduce bell peppers, carrots, and green onions, executing rapid stir-technique to maintain crispness and vibrant color profile.
- Sauce Composition: Blend soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil into a harmonious liquid that marries sweet, tangy, and umami dimensions.
- Final Fusion: Reunite seared beef with vegetable medley, cascading sauce throughout, ensuring comprehensive flavor distribution and optimal temperature equilibrium.
- Presentation Flourish: Embellish with toasted sesame seeds and verdant green onion ribbons, providing textural contrast and visual appeal.
- Serving Strategy: Position stir-fry atop steamed jasmine rice, allowing sauce to permeate grains and create a luxurious, flavor-saturated dining experience.
Notes
- Cornstarch Coating Technique: Ensure beef slices are evenly and thoroughly coated with cornstarch for a crispy exterior and sauce-thickening magic.
- High-Heat Mastery: Preheat wok or skillet to extremely high temperature to achieve perfect sear and prevent meat from steaming or sticking.
- Batch Searing Strategy: Cook beef in small batches to maintain high pan temperature and create beautiful golden-brown caramelization on each slice.
- Sauce Balance Precision: Whisk sauce ingredients carefully to create a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and umami flavors that complement the beef’s richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg