Easy Beef Stir Fry

Thin slices of tender steak and fresh, colorful vegetables are paired with a rich, silky sauce and served over rice. This easy recipe is bursting with flavor and comes together in 25 minutes.

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Prep: 10

Cook: 15

Total: 25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese

Servings: servings

Calories: 376kcal

Ingredients

½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
3 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup Mirin or rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 lime, juiced + lime wedges for serving
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 ¼ pounds skirt steak or flank steak, sliced against the grain
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow onion, sliced
1 cup snow peas
1 cup fresh basil leaves
Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
2 green onions, chopped for garnish
Cooked white rice, for serving

Instructions

Whisk together the soy sauce, garlic, Mirin, sesame oil, lime juice, and ground ginger in a medium bowl. Set aside.
Slice the steak against the grain and add it to a large bowl. Mix the steak with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the hot skillet.
Add the steak, and sear on all sides for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the steak to a plate.
Heat the additional tablespoon of vegetable oil in the same skillet. Add the bell peppers, onions, and snow peas. Saute the vegetables until tender, about 5 minutes.
Add the steak and soy sauce mixture to the skillet. Stir and cook until the sauce has thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.
Turn off the heat and stir in the basil.
Serve the stir-fry over rice garnished with cilantro, green onions, and lime wedges.

Notes

I prefer skirt or flank steak for this recipe, but you can use any cut of steak that you like (ribeye, filet mignon, New York strip).
Serve this over white or brown rice, or for a healthier option, try cauliflower rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps.

To store: Leftovers will store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To reheat: Pour into a skillet or saucepan and heat on low until warmed through. Add a splash of soy sauce or water to loosen the sauce if needed.

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