Beef Stir-Fry with Rice Vinegar

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-12 · Updated 2026-04-12

Tender beef strips coated in a tangy rice vinegar glaze with crisp vegetables and aromatic ginger. This Asian recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, rice vinegar, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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

• 8 oz beef sirloin
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp ginger
• 2 green onions
• 1/2 bell pepper
• 1 cup broccoli
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water until smooth.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until smoking. Add the 8 oz thinly sliced beef sirloin and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked; remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp minced ginger to the skillet, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 1/2 sliced bell pepper and 1 cup broccoli florets, stir-frying for 2 minutes until crisp-tender.
4. Step 4: Return the beef to the skillet, pour in the vinegar mixture, and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables and beef.