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Chinese Beef Stir Fry (Quick, Savory, and Full of Umami Flavor)
Isla Marie

Chinese Beef Stir Fry

A quick and flavorful stir fry with tender beef, crisp vegetables, and a savory soy-based sauce. Perfect for a fast, restaurant-style meal at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound flank steak or sirloin thinly sliced against the grain
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce divided
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables broccoli, bell pepper, carrots
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ¼ cup water or broth
  • 2 green onions sliced

Equipment

  • Wok or large skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Step 1. Prepare the Beef
  1. In a bowl, toss sliced beef with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and cornstarch until evenly coated.
Step 2. Make the Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, combine remaining soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and water or broth.
Step 3. Heat the Pan
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
Step 4. Cook the Beef
  1. Add beef in a single layer and cook for 2–3 minutes until browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Step 5. Stir Fry the Vegetables
  1. Add mixed vegetables to the pan and cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
Step 6. Add Aromatics
  1. Stir in garlic and ginger and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 7. Combine and Finish
  1. Return the beef to the pan, pour in the sauce, and toss until the sauce thickens and coats everything.
Step 8. Serve
  1. Top with sliced green onions and serve immediately.

Video

Notes

  • Slice beef against the grain for tenderness.
  • Cook over high heat for authentic stir fry texture.
  • Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming.
  • Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.