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Close-up of a pan filled with a vibrant garlic beef stir fry, featuring tender beef strips, broccoli florets, and colorful bell peppers.

Garlic Beef Stir Fry

Garlic beef stir fry is a quick and flavorful dinner that combines tender strips of beef with crisp vegetables in a rich garlic sauce. This one pan meal is packed with protein and comes together fast, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Serve it on its own or over rice for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 3 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 pound beef sirloin sliced into thin strips
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Vegetables and Sauce
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup bell peppers sliced
  • 1/2 cup carrots sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon green onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Small bowl
  • Bowl

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, toss sliced beef with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add beef in a single layer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
  4. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, ground ginger, beef broth, and sesame oil.
  6. Return the beef to the skillet and pour in the sauce. Stir well and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables.
  7. Ensure the beef reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and allow it to rest for 3 minutes before serving.
  8. Garnish with green onions and serve hot.

Notes

Slice the beef thinly against the grain for the most tender texture.