Name: Beef Stir Fry Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons doubanjiang (or use gochujang - use less for milder stir fry sauce); 1.5 tablespoons hot paprika; 4 tablespoons sesame oil; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or use honey); 1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic; 1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger; ½ cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon corn starch mixed with 1 tablespoon water; 1 tablespoon sesame oil (or use olive oil or vegetable oil); 1.5 pounds beef ribeye (cut into strips or bite-sized pieces (you can use other cuts of beef - see the recipe notes)); 2 tablespoons corn starch; Salt and pepper to taste; 8 ounces broccoli (chopped); 1 large bell pepper (chopped); 1 jalapeno pepper (chopped (or use your favorite spicy chili pepper)); For Serving: Chopped green onion, spicy red pepper flakes

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This beef stir fry recipe is quick and easy to make with juicy strips of beef stir fried with peppers and broccoli and a spicy stir fry sauce that is loaded with flavor. One of our favorites.

We're cooking up a new pan of Spicy Beef Stir Fry tonight, my friends! Would you care for a bowl?

We've been making a lot of stir fry recipes in the Chili Pepper Madness kitchen as of late. I love a good stir fry for many different reasons.

First, they cook up quickly. You can have a stir fry dish cooked up and on the table in 20 minutes, or under 30 minutes if you're a slow cook like me.

Second, they're super easy to customize. You can make them with different vegetables to your own preference, even tossing in veggies from the fridge you need to use up. You can use just about any protein - shrimp, chicken, pork, beef, tofu - or even go vegetarian.

Third, stir fries taste fantastic! My stir fries are always huge on flavor with my own preferred ingredients that are perfect for the spicy food lover. Today's recipe is just that - nice and spicy and loaded with the flavors my spicy food loving friends crave.

I hope you enjoy it!

Let's talk about how to make beef stir fry, shall we?

Beef Stir Fry Ingredients

For the Beef Stir Fry Sauce:

Doubanjiang. You can use gochujang or another spicy chili paste as a substitute.
Hot Paprika. As a substitute, use a combination of cayenne and sweet paprika. You can use other spicier chili powders as well.
Sesame Oil.
Soy Sauce.
Rice Wine Vinegar.
Brown Sugar. Honey is a good substitute, for a bit of sweetness.
Garlic.
Ginger.
Chicken Broth.
Red Pepper Flakes.
Corn Starch Slurry. 1 tablespoon corn starch mixed with 1 tablespoon water, to help thicken the sauce.

For the Beef Stir Fry:

Sesame Oil. Or use olive oil or vegetable oil
Beef Ribeye. Cut into thin slices or bite-sized pieces, to your preference. You can use other cuts of meat. See the recipe notes section for suggested alternatives.
Corn Starch.
Salt and Pepper.
Vegetables. I am using broccoli, bell peppers and jalapeno peppers for my beef stir fry. You can use any of your favorites. See the recipe notes section for suggested alternatives.

For Serving:

Chopped green onion, spicy red pepper flakes.

Spicy Beef Stir Fry in a pan with peppers and broccoli.

How to Make Beef Stir Fry - the Recipe Method

Make the Stir Fry Sauce

Whisk all of the ingredients together in a medium-sized bowl until well combined. Set aside until ready to use.

Make the Beef Stir Fry

Heat the Oil. Heat the oil in a large pan or wok to medium-high heat.

Coat the Beef. Toss the beef with the corn starch, salt and pepper to coat.

Stir Fry the Beef. Add the beef to the hot pan and cook the beef for 2 minutes or to your preference, stirring often. Remove the beef and set aside.

Searing strips of beef ribeye to make beef stir fry.

Stir Fry the Vegetables. Add the broccoli and chopped peppers to the hot pan. Cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften.

Searing peppers and broccoli into a hot pan.

Add the Stir Fry Sauce. Add the stir fry sauce and stir. Bring to a quick boil, then simmer for 3 minutes, stirring a bit, or until the vegetables are cooked to your liking. The stir fry sauce will thicken in the pan and coat the beef and vegetables.

Stir in the Beef. Stir the sliced beef back into the pan with the vegetables and warm through.

Stirring the peppers and broccoli into the pan with the seared beef.

Garnish and Serve. I like my beef stir fry with either steamed white rice or stir fry noodles. Sesame seeds are a popular garnish as well.

Stirring noodles into the Beef Stir Fry.

Boom! Done! Your spicy stir fry is ready to serve! Looks wonderful, doesn't it? Super easy to make, which is a huge bonus, and you can easily customize the spice levels and ingredients.

Storage & Leftovers

Storing your Beef Stir Fry in an airtight container in the fridge may allow you to store the leftovers for up to 3-4 days. To maximize the storage life, make sure to refrigerate it promptly.

Recipe Tips & Notes

The Beef. I love strips of juicy, tender beef ribeye or my beef stir fry, but you can use other cuts of beef. Flank steak or skirt steak are great options. Strip steak is very nice. Try it with tender filet, or use your favorite cuts.
The Vegetables. I typically use broccoli and peppers for this recipe for a simple beef and broccoli stir fry, but you can easily use your favorites. Snow peas are very popular, as are snap peas, water chestnuts, baby corn, mushrooms, carrots. Use your favorites! Make it your own!
Doubanjiang. Doubanjiang, aka Toban Djan, is a Chinese chili bean paste made from fermented soybeans, broad beans, and hot chilies. Gochujang is a good substitute for great flavor and a nice level of spiciness. Try it with a simple Teriyaki sauce for a flavorful variation.
Serving Options. You can serve beef stir fry on it's own, as it is pretty much a balanced meal of proteins and vegetables. However, it is popularly served over rice or with noodles, which will allow you more servings.

Spicy Beef Stir Fry with noodles in a pan with lots of vegetables.

That's it, my friends. I hope you enjoy my beef stir fry recipe. Let me know if you make it and how you change it up to make it your own. I'd love to hear how it turned out for you. Keep it spicy!

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Beef Stir Fry Recipe

This beef stir fry recipe is quick and easy to make with juicy strips of beef stir fried with peppers and broccoli and a spicy stir fry sauce that is loaded with flavor. One of our favorites.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Chinese

Keyword: bell peppers, broccoli, doubanjiang, gochujang, ribeye, spicy, Stir Fry

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Calories: 614kcal

Author: Mike Hultquist

Servings:

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Ingredients

FOR THE STIR FRY SAUCE

2 tablespoons doubanjiang or use gochujang - use less for milder stir fry sauce
1.5 tablespoons hot paprika or use 1/2 tablespoon cayenne + 1/2 tablespoon sweet paprika – you can use other spicier chili powders as well
4 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar or use honey
1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger
½ cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon corn starch mixed with 1 tablespoon water

FOR THE BEEF STIR FRY

1 tablespoon sesame oil or use olive oil or vegetable oil
1.5 pounds beef ribeye cut into strips or bite-sized pieces (you can use other cuts of beef - see the recipe notes)
2 tablespoons corn starch
Salt and pepper to taste
8 ounces broccoli chopped
1 large bell pepper chopped
1 jalapeno pepper chopped (or use your favorite spicy chili pepper)
For Serving: Chopped green onion, spicy red pepper flakes

Instructions

MAKE THE STIR FRY SAUCE

Whisk all of the ingredients together in a medium-sized bowl until well combined. Set aside until ready to use.

MAKE THE BEEF STIR FRY

Heat the oil in a large pan or wok to high heat.
Toss the beef with the corn starch, salt and pepper to coat. Add the beef to the hot pan and cook for 2 minutes or to your preference, stirring often. Remove the beef and set aside.
Add the broccoli and chopped peppers to the hot pan. Cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften.
Add the stir fry sauce and stir. Bring to a quick boil, then simmer for 3 minutes, stirring a bit, or until the vegetables are cooked to your liking. The stir fry sauce will thicken in the pan and coat the beef and vegetables.
Stir the beef back into the pan with the vegetables and warm through.
Garnish and serve. I like my beef stir fry with either steamed white rice or stir fry noodles.

Notes

Calories estimated without rice or noodles.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 614kcal Carbohydrates: 21g Protein: 39g Fat: 43g Saturated Fat: 13g Cholesterol: 104mg Sodium: 849mg Potassium: 862mg Fiber: 4g Sugar: 7g Vitamin A: 3230IU Vitamin C: 94mg Calcium: 61mg Iron: 5mg

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Beef Stir Fry Recipe