Best 7 Beef And Veggie Stir Fry For One Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with this irresistible Beef and Veggie Stir-Fry, a culinary delight designed for one. This delectable dish combines the savory richness of tender beef with a vibrant array of fresh vegetables, all harmoniously blended in a savory sauce. Savor the crisp-tender texture of broccoli and bell peppers, the sweetness of carrots, and the earthy notes of mushrooms, all perfectly complemented by the succulent beef. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this quick and easy stir-fry, a perfect weeknight meal that delivers both convenience and exceptional taste.

The recipe provides a detailed guide for creating this mouthwatering stir-fry, with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure success. It also includes variations and serving suggestions to cater to diverse preferences and dietary needs. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, this recipe will empower you to create a restaurant-quality stir-fry in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEEF VEGETABLE STIR-FRY



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This Beef Vegetable Stir-Fry is a quick and easy dish to make anytime. Made with tender beef, crunchy vegetables, and a perfectly flavored sauce--it makes for an ideal weeknight dish.

Provided by Bill

Categories     Beef

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 19

12 ounces flank steak ((sliced ⅛-inch thick into 2- to 3-inch pieces))
1 teaspoon water
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
4 cups bok choy ((250g, cut into 1x3-inch pieces, washed and drained))
¾ cup Bunashimeji or Beech mushrooms, washed and drained ((50g))
¾ cup sugar snap peas or snow peas ((65g, washed and drained))
½ cup warm water or beef stock
¼ teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons light soy sauce
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce ((or mushroom flavored dark soy sauce if you have it))
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
¼ teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons canola oil ((divided))
½ teaspoon minced ginger
2 cloves garlic ((finely minced))
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
2 teaspoons cornstarch ((mixed with 1 tablespoon water))

Steps:

  • Mix together the marinade ingredients with the beef until well-coated, and set aside for 30 minutes or overnight. Next, prepare your veggies and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, mix the water (or beef stock, if using), sesame oil, soy sauces, oyster sauce and sugar, and set aside.
  • Heat your wok on high heat and spread 2 tablespoons of oil around the perimeter to coat. Once the wok and oil start to smoke, add the beef, and use your metal wok spatula to spread the beef in one even layer. Sear for 30 seconds. Turn the beef to sear the uncooked sides for another 30 seconds. At this point, the beef should be about 80% done. Turn off the heat and transfer the beef back to the marinade bowl.
  • Next, with the heat back on high, add the ginger and 1 tablespoon of oil to the wok. Cook for 10 seconds, and add the garlic. After 5 seconds, add the mushrooms and stir fry for another 15 seconds, giving them a good sear. Add the Shaoxing wine.
  • Next, add the snap peas and the bok choy, and stir fry on the highest heat for another 20 seconds until the bok choy begins to wilt. Stir in the beef and your prepared sauce mixture. Gather everything in the center of the wok.
  • When everything comes back up to a simmer, and the sides of the wok begin to super-heat, Stir fry everything in a circular motion so the beef and vegetables hit the sides of the wok--this gets you that wok hay flavor!
  • Pour the cornstarch slurry in the center of the wok while stirring. The sauce will immediately thicken, so work fast to stir everything together for another 20 seconds to evenly coat the beef and vegetables in the sauce. There should not be any standing sauce - everything should be clinging to the beef and vegetable stir fry. This is the classic restaurant-style preparation, but you can add more stock and salt or soy sauce to taste if you like a saucier stir-fry.
  • Turn off the heat and transfer your beef vegetable stir-fry to a serving plate; you can also dish it out individually on a bed of rice for a great one-plate meal. Enjoy immediately. Though you probably don't need us to tell you that.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 797 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

STIR-FRY FOR ONE



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Whenever I ask my husband what he'd like for dinner, this is what he requests. I double the recipe so that I can enjoy it with him. He thinks this rivals the stir-fries served in many restaurants.-Margery Bryan, Moses Lake, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons cider or red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1/4 cup broccoli florets
1/4 cup cauliflowerets
1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup diced green or sweet red pepper
1/4 cup diced cabbage
1/4 cup sliced water chestnuts
2 green onions, sliced
3 tablespoons beef broth
1 teaspoon cornstarch
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag or shallow glass container, combine the first four ingredients; add beef and turn to coat. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes. , In a skillet or wok, stir-fry broccoli and cauliflower in oil until vegetables begin to soften. Add beef and marinade; cook on medium-high for 3 minutes. Add green pepper, cabbage and water chestnuts; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until the vegetables are crisp-tender. Add onions. Combine broth and cornstarch until smooth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 10g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 600mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

QUICK BEEF STIR-FRY



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Quick and easy. I make this on my busiest weeknights.

Provided by inesgosner

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound beef sirloin, cut into 2-inch strips
1 ½ cups fresh broccoli florets
1 red bell pepper, cut into matchsticks
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1 green onion, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir beef until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Move beef to the side of the wok and add broccoli, bell pepper, carrots, green onion, and garlic to the center of the wok. Cook and stir vegetables for 2 minutes.
  • Stir beef into vegetables and season with soy sauce and sesame seeds. Continue to cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 2 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 526.2 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

BEEF AND VEGETABLE STIR FRY



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 pound boneless top sirloin steak, thinly sliced into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup sliced onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 (12-ounce) bag fresh mixed vegetables stir-fry medley
1 (6-ounce) pack sliced mushrooms
1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts
1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 pack stir-fry seasoning mix
Steamed instant white rice, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over high heat. Add the beef and stir-fry for about 3 minutes. Remove beef and reserve. To the same wok, add the remaining oil and saute the onions, garlic, and ginger. Add the stir-fry vegetable medley, mushrooms, water chestnuts, and red bell peppers. Stir-fry for about 3 minutes and return the beef to the wok. Stirring constantly, add the oyster sauce and crushed red pepper flakes. In a small bowl, whisk the stir-fry seasoning mix with 1/8 cup water until combined. Add the seasoning mixture to the wok and stir for another 3 minutes. Serve with steamed instant white rice.

BEEF AND VEGGIE STIR-FRY FOR ONE



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Cooking for one doesn't have to lead to tons of leftovers. Enjoy this one-person stir-fry next time you're dining solo.

Provided by TGirl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon soy sauce (may use low sodium)
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 lb sirloin steak, cut into 1/4 inch strips
1/4 cup broccoli
1/4 cup cauliflower
1/2 teaspoon oil
1/4 cup bell pepper, any color,diced
1/4 cup cabbage, diced (optional)
1/4 cup water chestnut, sliced
2 scallions, sliced
3 tablespoons beef stock or 3 tablespoons broth (may use low sodium)
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Combine beef, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and sugar in a bowl, and allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  • In skillet or wok, heat oil and stir fry broccoli and cauliflower until crisp tender.
  • Add beef and marinade, and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add remaining vegetables, stir frying for 2-3 minutes.
  • Combine broth and cornstarch, then add to skillet, bring to a boil and cook until thickened.
  • Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 858.7, Fat 54.4, SaturatedFat 20.6, Cholesterol 222.1, Sodium 1337.3, Carbohydrate 20.8, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 6.5, Protein 68.8

VEGETABLE BEEF STIR-FRY



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"My husband, Jerry, has been making this stir-fry for many years," explains Mary Loeffler of Imperial, Pennsylvania. "It was an old Chinese recipe, but folks who don't normally like Chinese food always give this yummy main dish rave reviews."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 beef top sirloin steak (1 pound), cut into thin strips
SAUCE:
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1 medium sweet onion, cut into chunks
1 medium green pepper, cut into chunks
3 plum tomatoes, cut into chunks

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; add beef and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 15 minutes. For sauce, in a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, ketchup, soy sauce and sesame oil until smooth; set aside., In a large nonstick skillet or wok coated with cooking spray, stir-fry the beef mixture in 1 teaspoon canola oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. Stir-fry the onion in remaining canola oil for 2 minutes. Add green pepper; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes; stir-fry 1 minute longer., Return beef to the pan. Stir sauce; add to beef and vegetables. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 673mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

STIR FRY BEEF AND VEGETABLES



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Make and share this Stir Fry Beef and Vegetables recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb lean beef, thinly sliced (Slightly frozen beef is easier to slice)
1/4-1/3 cup light soy sauce
1/4 cup sherry wine or 1/4 cup cooking wine
1 cup green onion, sliced
1 cup celery, sliced diagonally
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 cup carrot, cut into matchsticks
1 cup broccoli, sliced
1 tablespoon sesame oil
12 large mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 1/2 cups water
water chestnut

Steps:

  • Toss beef in bowl with soy sauce and sherry.
  • Cover and marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Heat oil in wok, or wide frying pan.
  • Add garlic and ginger and saute over high heat.
  • Add drained beef (reserve marinade).
  • Stir fry until meat is brown.
  • Add scallions, celery, carrots, broccoli and mushrooms.
  • Cover and steam about 5 minutes.
  • Mix water, cornstarch, sesame oil and marinate in small bowl; pour into pan.
  • Heat to boiling.
  • Cook until thickened.
  • Serve over rice.

Tips:

  • Prep Ingredients: Before beginning, wash and cut your vegetables into bite-sized pieces. This reduces cooking time and results in an evenly cooked stir-fry.
  • Use Quality Ingredients: Use fresh, in-season vegetables. High-quality ingredients make a big difference in the final dish, making the flavors brighter and more enjoyable.
  • Cook Beef in Batches: If cooking a large amount of beef, cook it in batches to prevent overcrowding. Overcrowding will cause the beef to steam instead of searing, resulting in less flavor.
  • Season Thoughtfully: Use a variety of seasonings like soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and chili flakes to add depth of flavor. Adjust the amount of each ingredient to your personal taste.
  • Stir-Fry in a Hot Wok: Use a well-seasoned wok or large skillet over high heat. A hot cooking surface will help create the signature charred and smoky flavors associated with stir-fries.
  • Stir Continuously: Stir-frying requires constant stirring to ensure even cooking and prevent the ingredients from sticking to the pan.
  • Sauce Consistency: Create a well-balanced sauce by adjusting the cornstarch and water ratio. A thicker sauce coats the ingredients better, while a thinner sauce allows the flavors to shine through.
  • Serve Immediately: Serve the stir-fry immediately after cooking to capture the vibrant flavors and textures. Stir-fried dishes tend to lose their appeal as they cool down.

Conclusion:

Beef and veggie stir-fry is a quick, healthy, and delicious meal that celebrates the vibrant flavors of fresh vegetables, tender beef, and aromatic seasonings. By following these tips, you can elevate your stir-fry game and create a dish that is not only satisfying but also packed with nutrients. Experiment with different vegetables, sauces, and seasonings to create your own unique stir-fry recipes. Remember to use fresh, high-quality ingredients, keep your ingredients bite-sized for even cooking, and stir-fry over high heat for the best results. Enjoy this versatile dish as part of a healthy and balanced diet!

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