Description
A quick and flavorful beef stir-fry featuring tender sirloin with crisp vegetables in a savory hoisin-soy sauce, perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup snow peas
Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the beef and vegetables.
- Cook the beef: Add the thinly sliced sirloin to the skillet and cook for 4–5 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove the beef and set aside to keep warm.
- Stir-fry the vegetables: In the same skillet, add the sliced red bell pepper, broccoli florets, and snow peas. Stir-fry them for 3–4 minutes until they are tender-crisp, retaining their bright colors and slight crunch.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and cornstarch until smooth and well combined to create a flavorful coating sauce.
- Add sauce to vegetables: Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked vegetables in the skillet and stir well to coat all the veggies evenly.
- Combine beef and sauce: Return the cooked beef to the skillet and toss everything together. Continue cooking for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and thoroughly coats the beef and vegetables.
- Serve: Serve the beef stir-fry hot, ideally over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- Thinly slicing the beef against the grain ensures tenderness.
- You can substitute the sirloin with flank steak or ribeye for different textures.
- Adjust the vegetable selection based on your preference—carrots or snap peas work well.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
- To make it gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
