Stir-fried Beef with Vegetables

Flash-seared beef strips, tender and juicy, tossed with crisp vegetables. The glossy, savory sauce coats every piece with distinct notes of soy and sesame.

• Prep time: 20 min
• Cook time: 10 min
• Difficulty: Medium
• Calories: 423
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 14 g
• Fat: 23 g

Ingredients

• 500 g Beef rump steak ( thinly sliced )
• 2 piece Carrot ( into matchsticks )
• 1 piece Broccoli ( broken into small florets )
• 1 piece Red bell pepper ( into strips )
• 1 piece Yellow onion ( sliced )
• 2 piece Garlic ( minced )
• 1 tsp Ginger ground
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp rice wine
• 1 tbsp Corn starch
• 2 tbsp Peanut oil
• 1 tbsp Sesame oil

Instructions

1. Meat preparation

   Slice the beef into thin strips against the grain to ensure tenderness. In a bowl, mix the meat with one spoonful of soy sauce, rice wine, and cornstarch to protect the flesh during cooking.

2. Vegetable prep

   Cut carrots into thin matchsticks, peppers into strips, and break broccoli into small florets. Slice the onion and garlic. Vegetables must be uniform in size for even cooking.

3. Searing the beef

   Heat peanut oil in a wok or large pan until lightly smoking. Stir-fry the beef over very high heat for 2 minutes until well browned but still rare in the center. Remove and set aside.

4. Stir-frying vegetables

   In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed. Toss in garlic, onion, and ginger, then add the vegetables. Stir-fry vigorously for 4 to 5 minutes: they should remain crisp and retain their bright color.

5. Final binding

   Return the meat to the wok. Pour in the remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Toss for 1 minute until the sauce coats the back of a spoon and becomes syrupy. Serve immediately.

Chef's tips

• The wok must be smoking hot before adding the meat to prevent it from boiling in its own juices.
• Do not overcrowd the pan; if necessary, cook the meat in two batches to maintain high heat.

Storage

Keeps for 2 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Reheat quickly in a pan to avoid overcooking the meat.