Description
This easy beef stir-fry recipe with a flavorful 3-ingredient sauce is a quick and delicious meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Tender strips of beef are stir-fried with a colorful mix of vegetables and coated in a simple yet tasty Asian BBQ sauce.
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Ingredients for Beef Stir-Fry:
- 1 lb Top sirloin steak, thinly sliced
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 medium yellow zucchini, sliced on the diagonal
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 lb mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced or pressed
- 1/2 Tbsp sesame seeds, for garnish
- 3 Tbsp Oil to Saute
Ingredients for Asian BBQ Sauce:
- 3 Tbsp original BBQ Sauce
- 3 Tbsp Maple Syrup
- 2 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: Stir together the 3 sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Cook the Beef: Heat a large heavy pan or wok over high heat and add 1 Tbsp oil. Sautee beef until nearly cooked through. Season with salt, pepper, ginger, and garlic.
- Combine with Veggies: Cook mushrooms until golden, then add onions and veggies. Stir fry until soft and golden.
- Finish the Stir-Fry: Combine vegetables with beef, add more sauce to taste, and stir fry until hot. Serve over rice.
Notes
- If using a sweet BBQ sauce, the dish will be sweeter.
- This recipe can also be made with pork strip loin or tenderloin.
- Use a high smoke-point oil like extra light olive oil, avocado oil, or canola.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
