Beef Stir-Fry with Fried Rice

Ingredients

For the Beef Stir-Fry

• 1 lb flank steak (or sirloin), thinly sliced against the grain

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional, for sweetness)

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil (divided)

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 1 green bell pepper, sliced

• 1 medium onion, sliced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

• ½ cup beef broth

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

• Sesame seeds + scallions, for garnish

For the Fried Rice

• 3 cups cold cooked rice (best if made the day before)

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

• 2 eggs, lightly beaten

• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (thawed)

• 3 green onions, chopped

• 3 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Beef

1. In a bowl, toss sliced beef with soy sauce and cornstarch. Let marinate 15–20 minutes.

Step 2: Make the Fried Rice

1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large wok or skillet. Scramble eggs, then remove and set aside.

2. Add remaining 1 tbsp oil, then toss in peas and carrots. Stir-fry 2 minutes.

3. Add rice, breaking up clumps. Stir-fry 3–4 minutes until heated through.

4. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, scrambled eggs, and green onions. Stir well, then set aside and keep warm.

Step 3: Cook the Beef Stir-Fry

1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in the same wok/skillet over high heat. Stir-fry beef until browned but not fully cooked, about 2 minutes. Remove and set aside.

2. Add remaining oil, then toss in bell peppers, onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender.

3. Return beef to the pan. Stir in oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, beef broth, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Cook 2–3 minutes until beef is cooked through and sauce is glossy.

Step 4: Serve

• Serve beef stir-fry on the side of fried rice for a restaurant-style plate, or spoon stir-fry over the fried rice for a comforting one-bowl meal.

• Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions.