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Savory Beef Stir-Fry with Veggie Rice Bowl

A delightful blend of tender beef strips and fresh vegetables, this stir-fry comes together quickly for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef and Marinade
  • 1 lb beef strips (sirloin or flank steak) Choose bright red, well-marbled beef.
  • 1 tsp black pepper For seasoning beef.
  • Salt to taste Salt
Rice and Vegetables
  • 2 cups basmati rice Cook according to package instructions.
  • 1/2 cup peas
  • 1 medium carrot, diced
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 medium green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 medium red bell pepper, sliced
Sauce and Cooking
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil For sautéing.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp chopped green onions For garnishing.

Method
 

Cooking Rice
  1. Prepare basmati rice according to package instructions. Stir in peas, diced carrots, and chopped onions during the last few minutes.
Preparing Beef
  1. Season beef strips with black pepper and a pinch of salt.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic and sliced peppers until fragrant.
  3. Add seasoned beef strips and cook until browned on the outside.
Making the Sauce
  1. Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and water in a small bowl. Pour into the pan with the beef and veggies.
  2. Cook until the sauce thickens and glazes the ingredients. Avoid boiling too long.
Combining and Serving
  1. Serve the saucy beef stir-fry alongside the veggie rice, garnished with chopped green onions.

Notes

For a gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.