Sesame Ginger Beef Stir Fry
Get ready for a flavor explosion with this easy Sesame Ginger Beef Stir Fry! Tender beef sirloin, vibrant veggies, and a zesty ginger-soy sauce come together in this quick dish that can be on your table in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing dinner guests, this stir fry is not just delicious but highly customizable to suit your preferences.
- Author: Nora
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (red and yellow)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Thinly slice the beef sirloin and chop the bell peppers into strips. Break the broccoli into bite-sized florets. Mince the garlic and grate the fresh ginger.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger; mix well.
- Heat a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add vegetable oil until it shimmers, then add sliced beef. Stir-fry for about 3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked; remove from pan.
- In the same pan, add bell peppers and broccoli. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return the beef to the pan along with the sauce mixture. Toss everything together until well-coated and heated through for another minute or two.
- Serve hot and drizzle with additional sesame oil if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For a healthier option, use lean cuts of meat like flank steak or chicken breast. Feel free to swap vegetables based on availability; snap peas or carrots work great! To enhance flavors further, consider adding sesame seeds as a garnish.