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This Beef Stir Fry is literally the best stir fry you’ll ever try. It cooks in under 30 minutes, is rich in flavors and reheats amazingly well.

This Beef Stir Fry doesn’t stand far from the Beef Lo Mein Recipe; it’s just as delicious, and I am excited for all of you to try both recipes.

Beef Stir Fry Recipe in a dish

Beef stir fry recipe came one day out of the love we have for Beef Lo Mein. As always, we were trying to cut out carbs, and we knew that stir fry would be the best option. Kids can choose to have it with rice, and we like to load up on veggies.

p.s. If you love beefy recipes, you will love our Philly Cheesesteak Recipe!

Beef Stir Fry Consists Of

  • beef
  • carrots
  • snow peas
  • onion
  • garlic
  • soy sauce
  • brown sugar
  • sesame oil

How to Make Beef Stir Fry

On a hot skillet, cook beef until golden brown. Add soy sauce, brown sugar and sesame oil. Remove from skillet. Cook veggies until they soften, add soy sauce to the mixture. Add beef to the cooking veggies and serve while the dish is still warm.

Beef Stir Fry in a dish with rice

Beef to Choose for the Best Beef Stir Fry

The key to making beef tender in a stir fry is to make sure that you slice it properly. Remember to slice it thinly and against the grain (or the muscle fibers in the meat). Pretty much any cut of meat will work for Beef Stir Fry: 

  • Sirloin Steak (my go-to!): A lean, juicy and mid-priced cut. Also good for grilling or making into kebabs/skewers. 
  • Chuck Steak: A lean, chewy and budget-friendly steak. Since this cut comes from the shoulder region of the cow, it can be a bit tougher. However, when allowed to marinate overnight, this cut can be tender and juicy. Try to find a chuck steak that was cut from the top shoulder blade, which contains the most fat marbling in the chuck region. 
  • Tri-tip: A large, triangular and mid-priced cut. It’s boneless and fairly tender. Tri-tip is most popular on the grill. 
  • Ribeye: A rich, fully-marbled and more expensive cut. This cut is so deliciously tender that it is often eaten all on its own. 
  • Flank Steak: A lean, boneless and budget-friendly cut. Flank steak is cut pretty thin, which makes it perfect for stir fry. 

The Secret to the Best Sauce for The Beef Stir Fry

The secret is always in the sauce! Sesame oil provides a nutty flavor, soy sauce gives the Asian flare and sugar balances out the savory-ness of the garlic and onion. The key to making a great Asian-inspired sauce is to always make sure there is a bit of sweet (typically brown sugar) complimenting the salty. 

Serveing Best Beef Stir Fry

Pair the Best Beef Stir Fry with white or brown rice. Cutting carbs? Prepare some cauliflower rice! 

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Beef Stir Fry Recipe in a dish

The Best Beef Stir Fry Recipe

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Servings
6 Servings
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
This Beef Stir Fry is literally the best stir fry you'll ever try. It cooks in under 30 minutes, is rich in flavors and reheats amazingly well.

Ingredients

  • 2 lb flank beef
  • 2 carrots
  • 1/2 onion
  • 1 lb snow peas
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • oil for frying
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp sweet ginger seasoning (or any other Asian seasoning)
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Instructions

  • Prepare all ingredients for the recipe. Cut beef into thin strips.
    Beef Stir Fry ingredients on the tray
  • Preheat the skillet with olive oil and cook beef until it's cooked through. Season with Asian seasoning. To the cooking beef, add brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and sesame oil. Cook until the beef is browned and remove beef from the skillet.
    Beef cooking on the skillet
  • Dice carrots into thin strips and dice onions into half rings. Cook onions in the skillet on a medium heat until they’re softened, add carrots and cook until they’re also softened. 
    Carrots, onions and peas in a skillet
  • Stir in snow peas, season with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and cook for another 2 minutes. Press garlic into the mixture and stir to combine. Add beef into the vegetable mixture and stir to combine.
    Beef stir fry in a skillet
  •  Serve warm over white rice.
    Beef Stir Fry in a dish with rice
Nutrition Facts
The Best Beef Stir Fry Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 478 Calories from Fat 288
% Daily Value*
Fat 32g49%
Saturated Fat 12g60%
Cholesterol 107mg36%
Sodium 623mg26%
Potassium 696mg20%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 29g58%
Vitamin A 4260IU85%
Vitamin C 47.9mg58%
Calcium 117mg12%
Iron 5.7mg32%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Posted August 23, 2019

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Natalya founded Momsdish to demonstrate that placing a homemade meal on the table is not hard at all. Natalya makes cooking easier and approachable, by simplifying the ingredients, while still producing the same great taste.