Easy Classic Chinese Beef Stir Fry Recipe
A quick and easy classic Chinese beef stir fry recipe featuring tender beef strips cooked with fresh garlic, soy sauce, and crisp vegetables. Perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner packed with savory, umami-rich taste and vibrant textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
Beef
- 1 lb (450g) beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp sugar
Vegetables
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup snap peas
Instructions
- Prepare the beef: Thinly slice the sirloin beef against the grain to ensure tenderness. Mince garlic finely and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), cornstarch, water, and sugar until smooth. This will create a flavorful stir-fry sauce.
- Stir-fry the beef: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and stir quickly for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the sliced beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until it starts to brown but is not fully cooked through.
- Add vegetables: Toss in broccoli, bell pepper, carrot, and snap peas. Continue stir-frying everything together for another 3-4 minutes, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Finish with sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and vegetables using a spatula to toss everything well. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes or until the sauce thickens and coats all ingredients nicely.
- Serve hot: Remove from heat and serve immediately over steamed white rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- For best results, slice the beef very thinly and against the grain to keep it tender.
- Feel free to substitute or add your favorite vegetables such as mushrooms, baby corn, or bok choy.
- Adjust soy sauce amount to taste, especially if using low-sodium soy sauce.
- This dish cooks quickly, so have all your ingredients prepped and ready before starting to stir-fry.
- Oyster sauce is optional but adds depth and sweetness to the sauce.
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