spicy stir-fry · quick dinner
Thai Beef & Vegetable Stir-fry
Ingredients
Sauce
Steps
Slice the beef thin, and cut the bell pepper and onion into strips. Break the broccoli into small florets and blanch.
~7 min
Mix the oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar together for the sauce.
~2 min
Heat oil in a pan and add the minced garlic and chili to release their aroma.
~1 min
Why: Blooming the garlic and chili in the oil first spreads their aroma evenly through the whole dish.
Add the beef and stir-fry quickly over high heat.
~2 min
Watch out: Cooking too long over low heat releases water from the beef and toughens it — stir-fry briefly over high heat.
Add the onion, bell pepper, and broccoli and stir-fry together.
~3 min
Pour in the sauce and toss evenly, cooking 1-2 minutes more.
~2 min
Serve in a bowl with rice.
~1 min
Tips
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A quick, high-heat stir-fry keeps the vegetables crisp.
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If a child can't handle spice, stir-fry without the chili and add it separately for the adults.
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Fish sauce adds a big burst of savory flavor even in small amounts — start light and adjust to taste.
Storage
Refrigerate 2 days. Reheat quickly over high heat so the vegetables don't turn soft.