Asian Honey-Lemon Beef Stir-Fry

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-23 · Updated 2026-03-23

Succulent beef slices stir-fried with honey, lemon, and vegetables, served over fluffy jasmine rice. This asian-inspired beef ready in about 40 minutes pairs beef sirloin, honey, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 300g beef sirloin
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 lemon
• 1 cup broccoli
• 2 cups jasmine rice

Instructions

1. Step 1: Cut the 300g beef sirloin into 1/2-inch strips, pat dry with paper towels. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering, then add the beef strips in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, stirring occasionally, until browned and caramelized on the edges. Tip: Remove the beef from the pan and set aside—this prevents overcooking as the stir-fry cooks.
2. Step 2: Reduce heat to medium-high, add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, then stir in 2 tbsp honey and the juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp). Cook for 1-2 minutes until the honey bubbles and becomes fragrant. Add the broccoli florets (cut into 1-inch pieces) and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, until the broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp. Tip: Add the broccoli after the honey to prevent it from steaming instead of stir-frying.
3. Step 3: Return the beef strips to the pan, then stir to coat with the honey-lemon sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the beef is heated through and the sauce thickens slightly, coating the back of a spoon. Tip: If the sauce becomes too thick, add 1-2 tbsp water to loosen it.
4. Step 4: While the stir-fry cooks, rinse 2 cups jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium pot, combine the rice with 3 cups water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until the water is absorbed and the rice is fluffy. Tip: Let the rice rest for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
5. Step 5: Serve the stir-fry immediately over the jasmine rice, garnished with lemon zest and chopped green onions if desired. Tip: For extra flavor, drizzle a small amount of extra virgin olive oil over the rice before serving.