This easy Beef Stir Fry recipe is a beef dinner loaded with tons of veggies that tastes like you ordered take out! And this healthy recipe is done in under 30 minutes. Heck, under 20! 

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CLASSIC BEEF STIR FRY

In honor of my blog anniversary I’ve been sharing a few recipes from my cookbook Scrumptious. If you need an easy recipe that is loaded with veggies and protein in 20 minutes, this is your dinner!

SIMPLE INGREDIENTS

  • VEGETABLE OIL OR OLIVE OIL – You can use any oil with a high smoke point.
  • BEEF SIRLOIN STEAK OR FLANK STEAK – Skirt steak is a good option here.
  • BROCCOLI FLORETS
  • BELL PEPPERS
  • CARROTS
  • GARLIC
  • LOW-SODIUM SOY SAUCE – Coconut aminos can be substituted.
  • BROWN SUGAR 
  • SESAME OIL
  • SRIRACHA
  • GREEN ONIONS
  • SESAME SEEDS

VEGGIE VARIATIONS

Really you can use almost any fresh vegetables you have on hand. It’s a great clean out the fridge dinner. Here are a few options:

  • snow peas
  • bok choy
  • green beans
  • baby corn
  • water chestnuts

WHAT TO SERVE WITH THIS

Serve over white rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.

OTHER BEEF RECIPES

beef stir fry

Easy Beef Stir-Fry

Christy Denney
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This easy Beef Stir Fry recipe is a beef dinner loaded with tons of veggies that tastes like you ordered take out! And this healthy recipe is done in under 30 minutes. It's a family favorite!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, (or olive oil)
  • 1 pound beef sirloin or flank steak, cut into 2-inch strips
  • 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 cup matchstick carrots
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until browned, about 4 minutes.
  • Move beef strips to the side of the pan. Add broccoli, red bell pepper and carrots in a single layer. Cook vegetables for about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  • Stir in soy sauce and brown sugar. Cook until vegetables reach desired tenderness.
  • Drizzle with sesame oil and sriracha. Sprinkle with green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container. 
Cuisine: Asian
Course: All Recipes, Main Dishes
Author: Christy Denney
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