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Beef Stir Fry Recipe
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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.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Keyword: bell peppers, broccoli, doubanjiang, gochujang, ribeye, spicy, Stir Fry
Servings: 4
Calories: 614kcal

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

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