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Easy Beef Stir Fry
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Easy Beef Stir Fry with Skirt Steak and Veggies

This skirt steak stir fry is ready in less than 30 minutes. Enjoy a flavorful and nourishing one-skillet meal that's ready in no time!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Asian
Keyword Beef Stir Fry, Skirt Steak
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 593kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Chef's Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Meat Thermometer
  • Cooking Tongs

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar

For the Stir Fry

  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 lb skirt steak
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 large carrot
  • 1/2 red onion
  • 1/2 head broccoli florets only
  • 1/2 cucumber
  • fresh cilantro for garnish
  • 4 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds optional

For the Sauce

  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup oyster sauce
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice wine
  • 1/2 tbsp red pepper paste
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger

Instructions

For the Marinade

  • Combine all ingredients in a large ziplock bag. Place the uncooked skirt steak in the marinade, seal, and shake or roll the bag to evenly cover the steak. Allow to marinade for at least one hour or as long as able prior to cooking.

For the Stir Fry

  • Prepare the bell peppers, onions, carrots, and broccoli by slicing into thin strips of similar size and length for even cooking. Set aside. Reserve the diced cucumber and fresh cilantro for garnish after cooking.
    Colorful veggies in a butcher block cutting board, including broccoli, carrots, onions, and red and green bell peppers
  • Combine all ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl or measuring cup. Set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over high heat. Once the skillet is heated, add the oil and coat the bottom of the pan. Add the sliced veggies and cook on high heat, stirring or flipping occasionally, until edges begin to brown. Leave them at a tender-crisp doneness to avoid overcooking. Remove from heat and transfer to a mixing bowl to hold warm.
  • Remove the marinated skirt steak from the bag and place it in the center of the pan. Cook about two minutes on one side, then use tongs to flip. Cook about two minutes more, then remove from the skillet. Use a meat thermometer to check internal temp of 145 degrees F. Allow to rest for about five minutes before slicing into thin strips, cutting against the grain. Set aside
  • Reduce heat to medium-high and add the sauce to the skillet. Deglaze the bottom of the pan, then add the cooked veggies and sliced skirt steak back into the skillet. Stir to combine, then remove from heat.
  • To serve, place cooked rice in the bottom of a bowl. Top with the skirt steak stir fry, then garnish with diced cucumber, fresh cilantro, and sesame seeds (if using). Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 593kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 1322mg | Potassium: 967mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 4930IU | Vitamin C: 157mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 4mg