Spicy Beef Stir Fry Vegetables (Print Version)
Quick-cooked beef with crisp vegetables in a bold, spicy sauce for a vibrant and flavorful dish.
# What You Need:
→ Beef
01 - 14 oz flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
→ Marinade
02 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
04 - 1 tsp sesame oil
→ Vegetables
05 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
06 - 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
07 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
08 - 3.5 oz sugar snap peas, trimmed
09 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
10 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
→ Sauce
12 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
13 - 1 tbsp oyster sauce
14 - 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce or Sriracha
15 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
16 - 1 tsp brown sugar
→ For Cooking
17 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
→ Garnish
18 - 2 spring onions, sliced
19 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Combine beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and marinate for 10–15 minutes at room temperature.
02 - Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, chili garlic sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar in a small bowl until sugar dissolves. Set aside.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add beef in a single layer and sear for 1–2 minutes until browned. Remove beef and set aside.
04 - Add remaining oil to the wok. Stir fry garlic, ginger, and onion for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
05 - Add bell peppers, carrot, and sugar snap peas. Stir fry for 2–3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
06 - Return beef to the wok. Pour in prepared sauce and toss everything together. Stir fry for 1–2 minutes until beef is cooked through and sauce coats all ingredients.
07 - Remove from heat. Garnish with spring onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything happens in under 15 minutes of actual cooking time
- The spicy sauce hits that perfect balance where you want to keep eating
02 -
- Crowding the pan drops the temperature and creates steam, so cook in batches if needed
- Have everything measured and chopped before you turn on the heat
03 -
- Slice beef while partially frozen for cleaner cuts
- Preheat your serving bowl so food stays hot longer