Sirloin Beef Stir Fry with Garlic Ginger Sauce
Thin sirloin strips and crisp vegetables stir fried in a garlic ginger soy sauce thickened with cornstarch and finished with a touch of honey.
Equipment
- Large skillet or wok
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Small bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 16 oz thin cut sirloin or flank steak sliced against the grain
- 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce for the marinade
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cup mixed vegetables bell peppers, broccoli, or similar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger minced
- 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce for the sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tsp sesame oil optional
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
Instructions
Cooking
- Marinate. Toss the sliced beef with the salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
- Sear. Heat the oil in a hot skillet and cook the beef 3 to 4 minutes until browned.
- Stir fry. Add the vegetables, garlic, and ginger and cook 3 to 4 minutes until crisp tender.
- Sauce. Mix the remaining soy sauce, cornstarch, water, and sesame oil, pour it in, and stir until thickened.
- Finish. Stir in the honey, cook 1 minute more, and serve over rice or noodles.
Notes
Substitutions: Use flank steak for sirloin and brown sugar for honey.
Tips: Slice the beef against the grain and cook in batches in a very hot pan.
Storage: Refrigerate up to three days and reheat in a skillet.
Nutrition does not include the optional sesame oil, rice, or noodles.