Description
Sizzling beef stir fry with honey pepper sauce delivers a symphony of Asian-inspired flavors. Quick, savory ingredients combine for a restaurant-quality meal that satisfies when you crave something delicious and speedy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsps vegetable oil
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- ½ cup bell peppers, thinly sliced (any color)
- ½ cup carrots, julienned
- ¼ cup onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tbsps soy sauce
- 2 tbsps water
- 2 tbsps cornstarch
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 1 tsp black pepper (freshly cracked)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Sesame seeds (optional garnish)
- Green onions, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Marination: Tenderize beef by enrobing with cornstarch and soy sauce, letting it rest and absorb flavors for 10-15 minutes at ambient temperature.
- Sauce Preparation: Whisk honey, soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, black pepper, garlic powder, and cornstarch into a silky, uniform mixture.
- Beef Searing: Heat skillet with vegetable oil and methodically brown beef in batches, achieving a caramelized exterior. Transfer cooked pieces to a holding plate.
- Vegetable Transformation: In the same skillet, rapidly stir-fry broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, and onions until they reach a vibrant, crisp-tender consistency.
- Flavor Fusion: Reintroduce seared beef to the vegetable medley, then drench with prepared honey pepper sauce, ensuring thorough coating and flavor integration.
- Sauce Reduction: Simmer the mixture for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and develop a glossy, appetizing sheen that clings to each ingredient.
- Plating: Serve the stir fry over steamed rice or noodles, garnishing with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and freshly chopped green onions for textural contrast and visual appeal.
Notes
- Marinate Strategically: Let beef absorb soy sauce and cornstarch mixture at room temperature for maximum flavor penetration and tender texture.
- Control Heat Precision: Use high, consistent skillet temperature to achieve golden-brown beef exterior without overcooking, preventing tough meat results.
- Veggie Crunch Technique: Sauté vegetables briefly to maintain vibrant colors and crisp-tender texture, avoiding soggy or limp vegetable consistency.
- Sauce Coating Mastery: Simmer sauce gently for 2-3 minutes to develop rich glaze, ensuring even distribution and preventing sauce from becoming too thick or watery.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg