Description
A delicious Hunan-style beef stir fry with a mix of fresh vegetables and a savory sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon oil (vegetable, safflower, or peanut oil)
- 1 pound flank steak (sliced into 1/4 inch strips)
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 head broccoli (chopped into even sized florets)
- 1 large bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons chili paste
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (or 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum)
Instructions
- Make the Hunan sauce. In a small bowl, add the sesame oil, beef broth, soy sauce, fish sauce, white vinegar, brown sugar, chili paste, and cornstarch. Whisk together until combined. Set aside.
- In a non-stick pan, add the oil and place it over medium heat. Once hot, add the beef strips and cook for 4-5 minutes until no longer pink. Remove the beef from the pan.
- Place the pan back over medium heat. Add the vegetables and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until tender.
- Add the beef back into the pan then pour the Hunan sauce over it. Cook the stir fry for 4-5 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
- Remove the pan from the heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- This recipe can be customized with different vegetables based on preference.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg