Description
A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender thinly sliced beef and crisp bok choy, marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner served over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
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Beef and Marinade
- 8 oz thinly sliced beef (flank steak or sirloin)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
Vegetables and Garnishes
- 1 lb bok choy (baby or regular), chopped into bite-sized pieces, with stems separated from leaves
- 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- Red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)
Serving Suggestions
- Cooked rice or noodles, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Slice the beef thinly against the grain and chop the bok choy into bite-sized pieces, separating the stems from the leaves. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger if using. Thinly slice the green onions.
- Marinate the beef: In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Toss the sliced beef in this marinade and let it sit for 5 minutes while you continue prepping the vegetables.
- Cook the beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry it until it is just browned but not fully cooked, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
- Cook the bok choy stems: In the same pan, add more oil if needed. Stir-fry the bok choy stems for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften but remain crunchy.
- Add bok choy leaves and beef: Return the bok choy leaves and previously cooked beef to the pan. Stir-fry together for about 2 minutes until the leaves wilt and the beef is cooked through. If desired, add red pepper flakes to taste.
- Finish with green onions and serve: Toss in the sliced green onions, stir once more, and then remove the pan from heat. Serve the stir-fry hot over steamed rice or noodles as preferred.
Notes
- For best results, slice the beef thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness.
- Separating bok choy stems from leaves helps to cook them evenly, as stems take longer to soften.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to taste for added heat or omit for a milder dish.
- Great served with steamed jasmine rice or your choice of noodles for a complete meal.
- Marinating beef for just 5 minutes is enough to infuse flavor without requiring extra time.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: Beef stir-fry, bok choy recipe, quick dinner, Asian beef, easy stir-fry, healthy beef stir-fry
