Best 6 Microwave Stir Fry Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey into the world of quick and easy stir-fries, masterfully crafted in the convenience of your microwave. Discover a symphony of flavors and textures as you explore a diverse selection of stir-fry recipes, each a testament to the versatility and simplicity of this cooking technique. From the classic Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry to the vibrant Vegetable Stir-Fry, every recipe is carefully curated to deliver a burst of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Whether you're a seasoned stir-fry enthusiast or just starting your culinary adventure, this comprehensive guide will equip you with the skills and knowledge to create delectable stir-fries in minutes. So, get ready to embark on a flavor-filled expedition, where convenience meets culinary excellence.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

30-MINUTE STEAK STIR FRY RECIPE



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This 30-minute Steak stir fry recipe is filling, tasty, and brimming with veggies. It's the perfect addition to your weeknight dinners.

Provided by Natalya Drozhzhin

Categories     Meats

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs Beef Steak
1 red bell peppers
8 oz broccoli
1 medium onion
1/2 bunch green onions
2 tbsp oil, (avocado or olive )
6 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp fresh ginger

Steps:

  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and ginger to create the stir fry marinade. Set aside.
  • Chop the bell peppers into strips and cut the broccoli into bite-sized pieces. Slice the onion into half rings and chop the green onion
  • Slicing against the grain, cut the Steak into thin strips.
  • Preheat a wok or deep-frying pan with oil. Add veggies (except green onion) and cook on medium-high until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same wok or pan, add Beef strips over high-heat until the Beef turns golden brown.
  • Add cooked veggies and green onions back into the wok with Beef. Pour the marinade in, give it a good toss, and cook on low for 2-4 minutes or until sauce slightly thickens.
  • Serve as-is or along with your favorite side. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 92 mg, Sodium 1100 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, UnsaturatedFat 19 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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A quick and easy dish to prepare, this chicken stir-fry is packed with veggies. Try adding bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, snap peas, or any of your favorite vegetables. Serve it with white or brown rice, or noodles.

Provided by Katie Sechrist

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups white rice
4 cups water
⅔ cup soy sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 green bell pepper, cut into matchsticks
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 head broccoli, broken into florets
1 cup sliced carrots
1 onion, cut into large chunks
1 tablespoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, and corn starch in a small bowl; stir until smooth. Mix ginger, garlic, and red pepper into sauce; coat chicken with marinade and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir bell pepper, water chestnuts, broccoli, carrots, and onion until just tender, about 5 minutes. Remove vegetables from skillet and keep warm.
  • Remove chicken from marinade, reserving liquid. Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chicken until slightly pink on the inside, about 2 minutes per side; return vegetables and reserved marinade to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the middle and vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 699.5 calories, Carbohydrate 76.7 g, Cholesterol 161.4 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 67.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 1790.4 mg, Sugar 14.3 g

CHINESE STIR-MICROWAVE



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I was assigned to cook a dish of vegetables for my family's reunion dinner this Chinese New Year, but due to a migraine, my plan to cook claypot tofu went down the drain. This recipe at http://www.ehow.com/how_4556015_chinese-stirfry-microwave.html came to my rescue, but with some changes! Well received and complimentary to my sister-in-law's chilli crab.

Provided by Hani Selamat

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 1 qt, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, crushed
1/4 cup green onion, sliced
4 medium carrots, scrubbed and sliced
1/2 green bell pepper, cut into strips
4 ounces asparagus, cut into the same length as the bell pepper
1 cup Chinese cabbage, shredded
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 cup sliced mushrooms

Steps:

  • Combine oil, garlic, ginger and onion in 2 quart glass casserole. Cook uncovered on HI for 1 minute.
  • Add carrots and green pepper. Stir. Cover with lid. Cook on Hi for 2 to 3 minutes more.
  • Stir in asparagus, cabbage, soy sauce; cover. Cook additional 2 to 3 minutes on HI.
  • Toss in mushrooms. Cook for additional 1 minute.
  • Let sit covered for 3 minutes. Serve.

MICROWAVE STIR-FRY



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After working all day, Nancy Johnson of Connersville, Indiana relies on this fat-to-fix main dish that's similar to a stir-fry but make in the microwave.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pound boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into 1/8-inch strips
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
3 medium carrots, julienned
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup julienned zucchini
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a resealable plastic bag, combine the first four ingredients; add meat. Seal bag and turn to coat. , Pour oil into a shallow 2-qt. microwave-safe dish; arrange meat evenly in dish. Cover and microwave at 50% power for 3-1/2 minutes, stirring once; set aside. Drain tomatoes, reserving juice; set tomatoes aside. , In a microwave-safe bowl, combine tomato juice, carrots, onion, basil and oregano. Cover and microwave on high for 2-1/2 minutes, stirring once. Pour over meat; add the tomatoes, zucchini and mushrooms. Cover and microwave at 50% power for 7-8 minutes, stirring several times. Let stand for 3 minutes. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 9g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FREEZER BAG CHICKEN FAJITA STIR-FRY



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This Mexican-inspired stir-fry is the perfect quick weekend project: peppers, onions and chicken are tossed with a chili-spiced oil and frozen.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
12 small flour tortillas, warmed
Guacamole, salsa, sour cream and lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Whisk together the oil, chili powder, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds black pepper in a large microwave-safe bowl. Add the garlic, peppers and onion and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Remove the plastic wrap and let cool completely.
  • Transfer the vegetables with the marinade to a large resealable plastic bag and add the chicken. Squeeze out most of the air and seal, then toss gently to coat the chicken with the marinade. Freeze until ready to use. Let thaw in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before cooking.
  • Pour the chicken, vegetables and marinade into a large skillet and heat over high heat. Cook, stirring often, until the chicken is cooked through, about 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide the chicken and vegetables among 4 plates. Serve with 3 tortillas each and the guacamole, salsa, sour cream and lime wedges on the side.

MICROWAVE "FRIED" RICE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: rice, water, soy sauce, sesame oil, bacon, frozen pea and carrot, eggs, salt, fresh scallion

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Sides

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup rice
1 cup water
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 strips bacon, chopped
½ cup frozen pea and carrot
2 eggs
salt, to taste
1 tablespoon fresh scallion, to garnish

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the rice, water, soy sauce, sesame oil, and bacon. Stir, then microwave, covered, for about 6-8 minutes until the rice is fully cooked.
  • Mix the frozen peas and carrots into the rice.
  • In a microwaveable mug, beat the eggs with the salt.
  • Microwave the eggs and the rice again for about 1-2 minutes, until the eggs are fully cooked.
  • Break up the egg into small bits, then mix it in with the rice.
  • Garnish with scallions, then serve!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 781 calories, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 44 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 49 grams, Sugar 3 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right vegetables: Use vegetables that are suitable for stir-frying, such as broccoli, carrots, green beans, and bell peppers.
  • Cut vegetables uniformly: Cut vegetables into similar-sized pieces so that they cook evenly.
  • Use a large bowl: Use a large bowl to toss the vegetables with the sauce, ensuring that all the vegetables are evenly coated.
  • Microwave in short bursts: Microwave the vegetables in short bursts, stirring in between, to prevent overcooking.
  • Use low power: Cook the vegetables on low power to ensure that they are cooked evenly throughout.
  • Add sauce: Add the sauce to the vegetables and microwave for a few more minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
  • Serve immediately: Serve the stir-fry immediately, garnished with fresh herbs or sesame seeds.

Conclusion:

Microwave stir-fries are a quick, easy, and healthy way to enjoy your favorite Asian dishes. With a little planning and preparation, you can create delicious and flavorful stir-fries in just a few minutes. So next time you're short on time, don't reach for takeout. Instead, try one of these microwave stir-fry recipes and see how easy it is to make a healthy and delicious meal at home.

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