Steak Stir Fry Recipe | Joyful Healthy Eats

This sweet-and-spicy steak stir fry recipe with tender steak, and crisp veggies like peppers, broccoli, and carrots is way better than your favorite take-out. A sprinkle of sesame seeds and green onions turn each spoonful into the perfect bite!

This saucy steak stir fry recipe with 6 types of vegetables is a hearty Asian-style weeknight dinner. Tossed with homemade tamari-mustard honey sauce for a bit of tang and natural sweetness, every bite is perfectly balanced. Served over fluffy jasmine rice, you’ll be swapping take-out for home cooking every time you crave stir fries from now on.

Why I Love This Steak Stir Fry Recipe

If Asian take-out is your thing, this comforting steak stir fry recipe hits all the right spots as far as flavor, versatility, and easiness.

• Quick. The stir fry and homemade sauce are ready in just half an hour!
• Asian-style. Savory tamari, spicy ginger, and sesame seeds give this simple recipe its classic Asian flair.
• Prep-friendly. Dinner can be served extra quickly if you get a head start on prepping the beef and sauce in advance.
• Better than take-out. You know exactly what’s in it, you can add more of your favorite veggies, and even swap the protein.

What You’ll Need

This is everything you’ll need for this steak stir fry recipe with homemade sweet-and-spicy sauce. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post when you’re ready to start cooking for exact ingredient quantities.

• Flank steak – You can also use skirt steak.
• Arrowroot powder – Feel free to use cornstarch.
• Grape seed oil – Go for olive, vegetable, or peanut oil if you prefer.
• Broccoli florets – Use fresh or frozen (thawed).
• Bell peppers – I used red and yellow, but any color works.
• Yellow onion – Red and white onions are okay as well.
• Carrots – They don’t need to be peeled if they’re well washed and scrubbed.
• Garlic – Fresh garlic and garlic paste are best. If you use garlic paste, use 1/2 tablespoon of it.
• Snow peas – Sugar snap peas are great swaps.

Sweet and Spicy Sauce

• Tamari sauce – Low-sodium soy sauce is a great alternative.
• Water – Feel free to use low-sodium veggie stock or beef broth.
• Ground ginger – 3/4 teaspoon finely chopped ginger works too.
• Spicy mustard – The labels usually say “spicy brown mustard”. It’s not the same as yellow American mustard or Dijon.
• Honey – Raw honey and agave nectar are best.
• Red pepper flakes – You can also use cayenne pepper.

Toppings

• Sesame seeds – Feel free to use black or white sesame seeds, toasted preferably.
• Green onions – Go for chives if you prefer.

How to Make Steak Stir Fry

Here’s a quick summary of the steps required to make this 30-minute steak stir fry recipe with fresh veggies. Don’t forget to check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for more detailed step-by-step instructions.

• Prep the beef. Add the steak and arrowroot to a large Ziploc bag. Seal it and shake well until completely coated. Set it aside.

• Brown it. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak and cook it for 3-4 minutes or until browned on all sides. Remove it from the heat and set it aside.
• Cook the veggies. Stir the broccoli, bell peppers, onion, carrots, and garlic into the skillet. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes.
• Make the sauce. Whisk all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl until completely smooth.
• Mix it. Return the beef to the skillet, add the snow peas, and pour in the sauce. Stir gently until well combined. Cover the skillet for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly.
• Serve. Remove it from the heat and let it cool for 5-10 minutes. Serve the stir fry over rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!

Tips and Variation Ideas

You’ll be skipping take-out when you see how versatile this steak stir fry recipe is thanks to some easy tips and variations:

• Make it spicier. Add an extra 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes at a time into the sauce until spicy to taste. You can also add 1/2 tablespoon Sriracha instead.
• Use leftovers. Chop up leftover Crockpot Asian Meatballs or stir Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry into the skillet to reduce food waste.
• Swap the protein. Use chicken, pork, or turkey instead of beef for an easy variation of this recipe.
• Go vegetarian. Skip the beef and add 2 cups of extra-firm tofu diced into 1/2″ pieces for a vegetarian dinner. You don’t need to coat the tofu with arrowroot powder. Stir very gently so it doesn’t crumble in the skillet.
• More ingredients. Add 1 cup sliced cremini mushrooms, green beans, bamboo shoots, or sliced water chestnuts into the mixture for more flavor and texture.
• Prep ahead. Toss the beef and arrowroot powder, and make the sauce up to 2 days in advance. That way you reduce prep time during the week.

What Goes With Steak Stir Fry?

This steak stir fry recipe is great with my Instant Pot Jasmine Rice or Cauliflower Chicken Fried Rice. You can also serve it with my Asian Noodle Salad. For side ideas, make your favorite potstickers or my Air Fryer Asian Brussel Sprouts. Steamed edamames work too.

How to Store and Reheat

Make sure the stir fry is fully cooled before you put it away.

• Fridge: Place it in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Transfer it to freezer bags or containers. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
• To reheat it: Sprinkle it with 1/4 teaspoon water and microwave it in 20-second increments until warm. You can also use a pan over medium-high heat for 7-8 minutes.

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