Description
A delicious and colorful one-pan meal featuring tender beef strips and vibrant vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb beef strips (flank or sirloin)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp oil (divided)
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/4 cup water or broth
- 1 cup basmati rice, cooked and cooled
- 1/2 cup mixed veggies (carrots, peas, green beans)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Chopped green onion for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the beef strips in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch for about 15 minutes.
- In a hot pan, add 1 tablespoon of oil and sear the beef strips until they are browned.
- Once browned, add the minced garlic and sliced onions. Stir-fry for a minute, then add the sliced bell peppers. Cook until they are just tender.
- Pour in the water or broth and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- In a separate pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Sauté the mixed veggies until soft.
- Add the cooked rice to the pan with the veggies. Season with salt and pepper, and stir-fry until heated through.
- To serve, place the fried rice on one side of the plate and the saucy beef stir-fry on the other. Garnish with chopped scallions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat with a splash of water or broth to retain moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: beef stir-fry, fried rice, quick dinner, one-pan meal, weeknight recipe