Beef Stir-Fry with Seasoned Vegetable Fried Rice
A quick and flavorful Asian-inspired dish combining tender beef, colorful vegetables, and seasoned fried rice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Beef
- 1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup carrots, julienned (optional for topping)
- 2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 1/2 cup frozen mixed vegetables (corn, peas, diced carrots)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 egg optional, scrambled
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the beef: Toss beef with cornstarch, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Stir-fry vegetables: Heat oil, add garlic and ginger, then bell peppers and peas. Cook 3–4 minutes.
- Cook beef: Push vegetables aside, add beef, cook 3–4 minutes until browned.
- Add sauces: Mix in oyster and hoisin sauces, cook 2 minutes.
- Prepare rice: Heat oil, stir-fry frozen vegetables 2–3 minutes, scramble egg if using, then add rice and soy sauce. Stir-fry 5 minutes, season with salt and pepper.
Notes
Use day-old rice for best results and adjust seasoning to taste.