It’s a nice dish to use up vegetables that you need to get rid of.

Beef Stir-Fry with Vegetables

Ingredients

   •   1 lb steak (sirloin, flank, or ribeye), thinly sliced against the grain

   •   2 tbsp soy sauce

   •   1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, for extra depth)

   •   1 tbsp cornstarch

   •   1 tbsp sesame oil

   •   2 tbsp vegetable oil (for stir-frying)

   •   1 bell pepper (red, green, or yellow), sliced

   •   1 small onion, sliced

   •   1 cup broccoli florets

   •   1 carrot, julienned

   •   3 cloves garlic, minced

   •   1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

   •   2 tbsp water

Sauce

   •   3 tbsp soy sauce

   •   1 tbsp hoisin sauce

   •   1 tbsp oyster sauce

   •   1 tbsp honey or brown sugar

   •   1 tsp cornstarch (to thicken the sauce)

   •   ¼ cup water

Instructions

1. Marinate the Steak – In a bowl, combine the steak with soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes.

2. Make the Sauce – In a small bowl, mix together all the sauce ingredients. Set aside.

3. Stir-Fry the Steak – Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a wok or large pan over high heat. Add the steak in a single layer and sear for 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside.

4. Cook the Vegetables – In the same pan, add another tbsp of oil. Stir-fry the onions, bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots for about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger, then cook for another minute.

5. Combine Everything – Return the beef to the pan. Pour in the sauce and stir well. Add 2 tbsp of water if needed to loosen it up. Let it cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.

6. Serve – Enjoy hot over rice or noodles!

Tips

   •   For extra heat, add red pepper flakes or sliced chili peppers.

   •   For a richer flavor, drizzle a little more sesame oil at the end.

   •   Swap veggies – Use zucchini, snap peas, mushrooms, or whatever you have on hand.