Steak Stir Fry that’s better than takeout! Thinly sliced beef is marinated and cooked with classic stir-fry vegetables in this easy recipe. Serve it over noodles or rice for a delicious dinner the whole family will love.
Reasons You’ll Love This Steak Stir Fry Recipe
Beef stir fry marinade – In this recipe, the beef is marinated prior to cooking to infuse it with even more juicy, tender flavor.
Budget friendly ingredients – We use flank steak, an inexpensive cut of meat that’s easy to find on sale, so this recipe stays easy on the wallet.
Make it your own – Swap out the vegetables in this recipe for your other stir-fry favorites, or use what you have on hand!
So many serving options – Beef stir fry is traditionally served over rice. It’s also tasty on noodles, cauliflower rice, or with any cooked grains you like.
Easy dinner idea – Making this stir-fry takes just 30 minutes of active cooking time!
Stir-fry is one of our favorite homemade dinners. I love that you can mix it up with different proteins, vegetables and sauces based on what you have on hand. Learn to make Beef Stir Fry at home that’s just as tasty as a restaurant meal– at a fraction of the cost.
Steak Stir Fry Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients you will need to make this deliciously easy beef steak stir fry recipe. Important notes and substitutions for certain ingredients are discussed. The full printable recipe, with amounts and specific details, can be found at the bottom of the page.
Beef Stir Fry Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
- Flank Steak – Flank steak is one of the most popular cut of meat used in Chinese restaurants for stir frys, and for good reason. It’s full of flavor, not too hard on the pocket book, and it takes up marinade well. Skirt steak will also work well or you could use sirloin steak.
- Vegetables – This recipe uses broccoli, snow peas, carrots and bell peppers. Other veggies you could use included zucchini, celery, baby corn, mushrooms, bok choy or cabbage.
- Soy Sauce – If you are sensitive to salty dishes, you can use a low sodium soy sauce.
- Sesame Seeds – I recommend toasting the sesame seeds. To do this, toast them in a skillet at medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Watch them carefully as they can turn very quickly. They should be golden or medium brown.
How To Make Steak Stir Fry
- Cut the steak thinly across the grain. Place it in a freezer bag or medium bowl. Stir in 2 Tablespoons of soy sauce and 2 Tablespoons cornstarch, then set aside to marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce by whisking together ½ cup soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, and ginger. Set aside. Prepare vegetables by cleaning and chopping.
- Heat oil to high heat in a large deep skillet or wok. Add half of the meat to the skillet and fry for 3 minutes. Remove from skillet and fry the remaining beef. You don’t want to crowd the meat or it will not sear properly. Once cooked, remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add the vegetables, minus the green onions, to the skillet and stir fry for 2 minutes.
- Add the beef back to the skillet.
- Stir in the sauce and heat thoroughly. Sprinkle the green onions and toasted sesame seeds over top, then serve.
Beef Stir Fry Recipe Tips and Advice
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. They will reheat well in the microwave.
- Don’t Overcrowd The Pan: It’s important to not overcrowd the pan when cooking the steak. It’s best to work in batches if needed.
- Can’t Get Enough: If you love this recipe, make sure to try my Easy Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli!
Beef Steak Stir Fry FAQs
Flank steak is an excellent choice. Other options include skirt steak, sirloin, tri-tip and tenderloin.
Make sure you are cutting the meat into thin slices. Thin sliced beef takes less time to cook, leaving a more tender bite.
It’s perfect on top of a bed of rice, a plate of pasta or even mashed potatoes. You can serve beef stir fry with more veggies, dumplings, salad or fruit.
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Steak Stir Fry
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil I use canola
- 2 cups broccoli florets washed, dried and cut into bite size pieces
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup snow peas
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 green onion sliced
Sauce
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cut the steak thinly across the grain. Make sure that steak is cut into no more than ½ inch thick, 2 inch long strips. Place it in a freezer bag or medium bowl. Stir in 2 Tablespoons of soy sauce and 2 Tablespoons cornstarch, then set aside to marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce by whisking together ½ cup soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, and ginger. Set aside. Prepare vegetables by cleaning and chopping.
- Heat oil to high heat in a large deep skillet or wok. Add half of the meat to the skillet and fry for 3 minutes. Remove from skillet and fry the remaining beef. You don’t want to crowd the meat or it will not sear properly. Once cooked, remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add the vegetables, minus the green onions, to the skillet and stir fry for 2 minutes.
- Add the beef back to the skillet.
- Stir in the sauce and heat thoroughly, usually 1-3 minutes. Sprinkle the green onions and toasted sesame seeds over top, then serve over rice, noodles or potatoes.
Notes
Nutrition
Disclaimer
Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Carolyn A. Starr says
We loved this recipe. My husband even made a comment about how good it was, and how tender the steak was.
Thank you!
Pat Kuykendall says
Great recipe! Very tasty. The Husband and I totally enjoyed it.
Grandma Peachy says
A good substitute for soy sauce is coconut amino acid.
Gloria Reiske says
Too much. Soy sauce. Used tenderized sirloin and was very chewy.
Christi Johnstone says
Sounds like the low sodium soy sauce would be a good choice. Sirloin definitely leaner than skirt steak which can lead to it being tough if overcooked.
Jackie says
I don’t like soy sauce. What would be a good substitute?
Sidney says
delicious!!! absolutely making this again! 😋
Laura says
Delicious. I use a bag of frozen stir fry veggies and it’s a hit every time. I make this at least twice a month. Great recipe!!
Julie Oxley says
I made this for dinner tonight. Everyone loved it, absolutely delicious 😋
James says
Thanks for the recipe.
Andrea says
Very good! I will have to make this again!
Christi Johnstone says
So glad you liked it.