Description
Sesame ginger beef stir-fry bowl delivers bold Asian-inspired flavors in minutes. Crisp vegetables, tender beef, and zesty sauce combine for a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 200 grams (7 ounces) beef strips (sirloin, flank steak, or ribeye)
Vegetables:
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Base:
- 1 cup cooked jasmine rice
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Cooking Oil:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or canola oil (for stir-frying)
Instructions
- Prepare meat by trimming and slicing beef into uniform, thin strips, ensuring each piece is roughly bite-sized for consistent cooking and easy eating.
- Pat beef pieces thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps achieve a perfect golden-brown sear during cooking.
- Create sauce by whisking together soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic, and optional chili flakes in a small bowl until ingredients are completely integrated and smooth.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until surface shimmers, indicating optimal temperature for rapid cooking.
- Add broccoli and bell peppers to hot pan, stir-frying rapidly for 3-4 minutes to maintain vibrant color and crisp texture without overcooking.
- Remove vegetables and set aside, keeping them warm while preparing protein.
- Increase heat to maximum and quickly sear beef strips, turning continuously to ensure even browning and preventing burning, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Reintroduce vegetables to beef in the pan, immediately pouring prepared sauce over the mixture and tossing to coat ingredients thoroughly.
- Allow sauce to simmer and slightly thicken for 1-2 minutes, creating a glossy and flavorful coating on meat and vegetables.
- Portion jasmine rice into serving bowls, generously topping with sesame ginger beef and vegetable mixture.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and serve immediately while still piping hot for maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- Pat beef strips thoroughly with paper towels to achieve a perfect golden-brown sear without excess moisture.
- Slice beef against the grain into thin, uniform pieces for maximum tenderness and quicker cooking.
- Use high heat when stir-frying to maintain crisp vegetables and prevent soggy texture, ensuring quick cooking times.
- Customize protein options by substituting beef with chicken, tofu, or shrimp for dietary preferences or restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 660 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg