Saucy, tender, flavorful, and easy to prepare! These Asian-inspired beef recipes are perfect for family dinners, homemade takeout nights, and satisfying meals served with rice or noodles.
1. Mongolian Beef 🍚
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 450 g beef steak, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 120 ml soy sauce
- 65 g brown sugar
- 80 ml water
- 1 bunch green onions, cut into pieces
- 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- Cooked white rice for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the beef: Slice the beef thinly against the grain. Toss it with the cornstarch until each piece is lightly coated.
- Mix the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, garlic, and ginger.
- Sear the beef: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the beef in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the sauce: Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Combine everything: Return the beef to the skillet and toss until coated in the glossy sauce. Simmer for another 2–4 minutes, until the beef is cooked through and the sauce thickens.
- Add the onions: Stir in the green onions and sesame oil, if using.
- Serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve hot over steamed white rice.
2. Beef and Broccoli 🥦
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 450 g beef steak, thinly sliced
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 80 ml soy sauce
- 120 ml beef broth or water
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the beef: Slice the beef thinly against the grain. Pat it dry with paper towels.
- Make the sauce: Whisk together the soy sauce, beef broth, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch in a bowl until smooth.
- Cook the broccoli: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet. Add the broccoli and 2 tbsp water. Cover and steam for 3–4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Transfer to a plate.
- Brown the beef: Add the remaining oil to the skillet. Cook the beef in batches over medium-high heat until browned and nearly cooked through.
- Add the aromatics: Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Add the sauce: Pour the sauce into the skillet and stir until it begins to thicken.
- Combine: Return the broccoli to the skillet. Toss everything together and cook for another 2–3 minutes, until the beef is fully cooked and the broccoli is tender.
- Serve: Finish with sesame oil, if desired, and serve over steamed rice.
3. Sesame Garlic Beef 🍖
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 450 g beef steak, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 80 ml soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 3 green onions, sliced
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the beef: Slice the beef into thin strips and toss with the cornstarch.
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, honey, water, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
- Sear the beef: Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef in batches and cook until browned.
- Cook the garlic: Reduce the heat slightly, add the minced garlic, and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the sauce: Pour the sauce into the skillet and stir to coat the beef evenly.
- Thicken: Simmer for 2–4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce becomes glossy and the beef is fully cooked.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately with steamed rice and your favorite vegetables.
4. Asian Beef and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry 🌶️
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