Smith's Simple Beef Stir-Fry

A quick weeknight dinner with tender beef and crisp vegetables in a savory sauce.

Cuisine: Asian

Category: Quick Meals

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 12 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

• 8 oz flank steak
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1.5 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup carrot sticks
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 cups cooked rice

Instructions

1. Step 1: Slice flank steak against the grain into 1/4-inch strips and toss with 1 tsp cornstarch.
2. Step 2: Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but not cooked through; remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: Add broccoli and carrots to the pan, stir-frying for 3 minutes until crisp-tender. Add minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and remaining 1 tsp cornstarch in a bowl. Pour over vegetables and stir until sauce thickens and coats ingredients, about 1 minute.
5. Step 5: Return beef to pan with sesame oil, toss to coat, and cook for 1 more minute. Serve immediately over cooked rice.