Beef Stir-Fry with Vegetables
Tender strips of beef and crisp vegetables coated in a savory soy and oyster sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
Whisk the soy sauce, oyster sauce, water, sesame oil, cornstarch, sugar, and black pepper until no lumps remain. Set the sauce aside.
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Step 2
Place the wok over high heat and let it heat until very hot.
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Step 3
Add 1 tbsp (15 ml) neutral cooking oil, followed by the beef in a single layer. Stir-fry until browned but not fully cooked, then transfer it to a clean plate.
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Step 4
Add the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) neutral cooking oil. Add the broccoli, bell pepper, carrot, and onion, then stir-fry over high heat until bright and crisp-tender.
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Step 5
Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry over high heat until fragrant.
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Step 6
Return the beef and any collected juices to the wok. Stir the prepared sauce, pour it in, and cook over medium heat until glossy and thickened and the beef reaches at least 63°C; remove from the heat and rest for 3 minutes before serving.
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Food safety
Caution: medium
Keep raw beef separate from ready-to-eat foods, wash contaminated surfaces and utensils, and cook the beef to at least 63°C followed by a 3-minute rest.
Risk factors
- raw beef can cross-contaminate hands, utensils, and work surfaces
- thin beef strips may cook unevenly if the wok is crowded
- hot oil may splatter