Steak and Veggie Stir Fry

Steak and Veggie Stir Fry is a delicious and versatile dish. It combines tender strips of steak with an assortment of colorful vegetables. The key to successfully making this dish lies in the sauce, which adds depth of flavor and ties all the ingredients together beautifully. This recipe is perfect for those looking for a delicious but also quick and easy-to-prepare meal. The perfect option for busy weeknights or weekend dinners.

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Tips on Making The Perfect Steak and Veggie Stir Fry

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Making a delicious steak and veggie stir fry is a fantastic way to enjoy a flavorful and nutritious meal. To start, you’ll want to select a high-quality cut of steak such as sirloin or flank steak. Slice it thinly against the grain for tenderness. Marinating the steak in a mixture of soy sauce, vinegar, baking soda, and cornstarch helps tenderize the meat and give it a glossy finish.

For the veggies, choose a colorful array like bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, and snap peas for a variety of textures and nutrients. Make sure to cut the vegetables into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking. When stir-frying, cook the steak first in a hot pan to get a nice sear. Then remove it from the pan before cooking the vegetables to avoid overcooking the meat. Once everything is cooked, toss the steak and veggies together with a savory sauce until thickened. Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying meal.

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Let’s Talk About The Ingredients

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MAIN INGREDIENTS:

Tender cut of beef such as sirloin or flank steak. Cut the meat against the grain and cut them thinly.

Marinade: Soy sauce, enhances the flavor of the meat. Vinegar, baking soda, and cornstarch help tenderize the meal.

Veggies and garnishes: The aromatics are onion, garlic, and ginger. For this recipe, I added red bell pepper and broccoli florets. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. I also added red chili pepper flakes for a little bit of heat.

STIR FRY SAUCE:

Soy sauce: adds umami flavor

Rice vinegar: helps balance the sweetness of the sauce

Oyster sauce: adds more umami flavor

Sesame oil: gives a nutty tone to the dish

Brown sugar: add sweetness to the dish

Honey: adds earthy flavor and sweetness to the dish

Cornstarch: helps thicken the sauce

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How To Make It

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Steak and Veggie Stir Fry

Jen Paleracio

An easy and delicious dish that combines tender strips of steak with an assortment of colorful vegetables, all stir-fried to perfection.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Chinese, Filipino

Equipment

• Wok or wide pan
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons
• knife
• cutting board
• Spatula
• Tongs

Ingredients

  

• 1 pound tender cut of beef, like sirloin, ribeye, or flank steak, cut into thin slices and cut against the grain
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

FOR THE SAUCE

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

FOR THE VEGGIES

• 1 yellow onion, sliced
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 1 bell pepper, deseeded and cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 cup broccoli florets
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

 

FOR THE STEAK

• Cut the meat into thin slices, and cut them against the grain. See NOTE
• Place the steak strips in a bowl, and add soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and baking soda. Toss to coat evenly and marinate for 10 minutes.

FOR THE SAUCE

• Meantime, while the meat is marinating, make the sauce.
• In a measuring cup or a bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, oyster sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, honey, and cornstarch. Mix until the cornstarch and sugar dissolves.

COOK THE STEAK

• Heat the pan with oil over medium-high heat.
• Cook the steak in batches. Add the first batch of meat and cook until golden brown. Then cook the rest of the meat and set them aside.

STIR FRYING

• Use the same pan, add the onion, and saute until tender.
• Add garlic and ginger, and continue sauteing until aromatice.
• Stir in the bell pepper and broccoli and cook until crisp-tender.
• Add the cooked steak back into the pan, and mix the sauce before pouring it into the pan.
• Add the red chili pepper flakes for a little heat.
• Garnish with green onions and sprinkle the sesame seeds. Serve over steamed rice.

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Notes

When cutting the meat against the grain, you are slicing it in a direction perpendicular to the natural alignment of the muscle fibers. This technique is important because it helps make the meat more tender and easier to chew. When you cut against the grain, you are essentially shortening the muscle fibers, which results in a more tender bite. 

HOW TO IDENTIFY THE GRAIN OF THE MEAT?

To identify the grain of the meat, look for the lines or streaks running through the meat. Cutting against these lines will produce shorter fibers and a more tender texture. This method is commonly used for tougher cuts of meat like brisket. By cutting against the grain, you can enhance the overall eating experience and make the meat more enjoyable to consume. 

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