
Beef Stir Fry Recipe
Quick-seared beef strips with broccoli, peppers and a glossy sesame-soy sauce.
Prep 15 mins · Cook 20 mins · Total 35 mins
Ingredients
- Beef sirloin – 500 g
- Broccoli – 1 head
- Bell peppers – 2
- Soy sauce – 3 tbsp
- Garlic – 3 cloves
- Cornstarch – 1 tbsp
- Sesame seeds – 1 tbsp
- Vegetable oil – 2 tbsp
Equipment: Wok
Step-by-Step Instructions
Slice and coat
Thinly slice beef against the grain and toss with cornstarch and 1 tbsp soy sauce.
Slice and coat
Thinly slice beef against the grain and toss with cornstarch and 1 tbsp soy sauce.
Sear the beef
Sear in a very hot wok in batches; set aside.
Cook the vegetables
Stir-fry broccoli, peppers and garlic for 4 minutes.
Glaze and serve
Return beef, add remaining soy sauce, toss and finish with sesame seeds.
Cooking Tips
- Don't overcrowd the wok — searing in batches keeps the beef tender.
Substitutions
- Chicken breast works with the same method.



