Description
Rich Beijing-Style Beef Stir-Fry is a vibrant and savory dish that captures the essence of traditional Chinese cuisine. Featuring tender flank steak, colorful vegetables, and a flavorful sauce, this stir-fry is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive dinner party centerpiece. With its balance of sweet, salty, and umami flavors, each bite transports you to the bustling streets of Beijing. Get ready to impress your guests or treat yourself to this delightful culinary experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), chopped
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Slice flank steak against the grain and chop bell peppers and broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and grated ginger.
- Heat your wok: Preheat a wok over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.
- Cook the beef: Add sliced beef in a single layer; sear for about 2 minutes on one side until browned. Flip and cook for another minute before removing.
- Stir-fry vegetables: In the same wok, add more oil if needed; toss in bell peppers and broccoli, stir-frying for about 2 minutes until vibrant.
- Combine everything: Return cooked beef to the wok with the sauce; stir until heated through (about 1 minute). Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg