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Beef Stir Fry Recipes for a Quick, Flavorful Feast
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Beef Stir Fry Recipes for a Quick, Flavorful Feast

A velvety, high-heat beef stir fry with caramelized veggies, glazed in a honey-infused soy-caramel sauce. Perfect for a weeknight meal, with customizable vegetables and no pork/alcohol. Ready in 32 minutes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Hakka-style Chinese
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Beef - 7 oz (200 g), rump steak or flank
  • Baking soda - 1/2 tsp
  • Light soy sauce (low sodium optional) - 2 tbsp
  • Oyster sauce (optional for paleo) - 1 tbsp
  • 2 tbsp non-alcoholic Chinese wine substitute (1 tbsp apple cider vinegar + 1 tbsp water)
  • 1 small carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
  • cornstarch - 3 tsp mixed with 1/2 cup water (for sauce thickener)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil (e.g., peanut or canola)
  • 2 green onions, white and green parts separated
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp honey (adjust to taste)

Method
 

  1. Toss beef cubes with baking soda; let rest for 20 minutes. Rinse thoroughly under cold water until suds disappear.
  2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, apple cider vinegar + water, honey, and cornstarch slurry (3 tsp cornstarch in 1/2 cup water) until glossy.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a wok over high flame until shimmering.
  4. Add garlic and green onion stems; sauté 10 seconds.
  5. Add bell pepper and carrot; stir fry 2 minutes until slightly softened.
  6. Add beef; cook 3-4 minutes until browned and caramelized.
  7. Pour sauce into wok mixture; stir to coat. Simmer 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
  8. Garnish with green onion leaves just before serving.

Notes

For paleo version, omit oyster sauce (adds 500 mg sodium) and substitute tamari for soy sauce.
Use any colorful bell pepper or green/orange peppers as listed.
Mirin contains trace alcohol; for strict non-alcoholic, use apple cider vinegar and water instead.
Leftovers store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.