Beef and Vegetable Stir-Fry
Tender strips of beef and crisp vegetables tossed in a savory ginger-garlic stir-fry sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
Whisk the soy sauce, oyster sauce, water, cornstarch, sugar, and sesame oil until the cornstarch is fully dispersed. Set the sauce aside.
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Step 2
Heat the wok over high heat. Add 1 tbsp (15 ml) neutral oil, then stir-fry the beef in two batches until browned; transfer each batch to the plate.
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Step 3
Return the wok to high heat and add the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) neutral oil. Add the broccoli, carrots, and onion, then stir-fry until they begin to soften.
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Step 4
Add the bell peppers and stir-fry until the vegetables are brightly colored and crisp-tender.
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Step 5
Add the garlic and ginger, then stir-fry just until fragrant.
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Step 6
Whisk the prepared sauce again, pour it into the wok, and stir until it bubbles and thickens.
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Step 7
Return the beef and its juices to the wok. Toss until evenly coated and the beef reaches at least 63°C, then remove from the heat and rest for 3 minutes before serving.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Keep raw beef separate from ready-to-eat foods, wash hands and contaminated surfaces thoroughly, and cook the beef to at least 63°C followed by a 3-minute rest. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Risk factors
- handling raw beef
- high-heat cooking with oil
- possible cross-contamination