How to Make Beef Stir-Fry Easy

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is a lower-sodium option.

beef sirloin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: flank steak

Chicken breast is leaner, while flank steak is often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option, while canola is budget-friendly.

Slice the beef into thin strips.

Marinate the beef in soy sauce and cornstarch for 15 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add the marinated beef to the skillet and stir-fry until browned, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.

Add bell peppers, onion, garlic, and ginger to the skillet.

Stir-fry the vegetables until tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes.

Return the beef to the skillet.

Add sugar, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, and red pepper flakes.

Stir to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Drizzle with sesame oil and toss to coat.

Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

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