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Beef stir fry tossed with vegetables in a large black skillet and topped with sesame seeds.
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Vietnamese Beef Stir Fry

Drenched in a sticky glaze and tossed with vegetables makes this Vietnamese Beef Stir Fry a fun and delicious meal. This Vietnamese-inspired dish comes from using Nuóc Sôt Xào, which is a very simple stir fry sauce that adds a bold flavor to the beef.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 357kcal
Author: Aimee Mars

Ingredients

Beef

  • 1 lb Skirt Steak
  • 1 Garlic Clove minced
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar granulated sugar will work as well
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch

Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon Cold Water
  • 2 teaspoons Cornstarch or tapioca starch
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Sesame Oil

Stir Fry

  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil
  • 2 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper seeded and sliced
  • 2 cups Broccoli
  • 1 cup Sugar Snap Peas
  • 6 Green Onions chopped, green parts only
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds

Instructions

Beef

  • Slice the beef, crosswise, into thin strips and place in a large bowl.
  • In a separate bowl whisk the garlic cloves, brown sugar, fish sauce, and soy sauce until smooth and pour over the beef. Toss to coat, cover, and let marinate in the fridge for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the fridge and toss with the 2 tablespoons Cornstarch.

Sauce

  • In a medium bowl whisk the cornstarch and cold water together. Then add the oyster sauce, sugar, and sesame oil and continue to whisk until the sugar is dissolved. Set aside.

Stir Fry

  • In a large skillet or wok heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the beef to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 4 minutes before tossing it to brown the other sides for an additional minute.
  • Add the garlic cloves, bell pepper, broccoli, and sugar snap peas and toss with the beef.
  • Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and vegetables, cover, and cook for an additional 8 to 10 minutes, or until the beef reaches an internal temp of 140ºF.
  • Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

If your sauce isn't thick enough: remove the cover and cook for a couple more minutes, stirring occasionally.
** The cornstarch in this recipe has been cut down from the original version so the sauce isn't too thick.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 697mg | Potassium: 677mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1671IU | Vitamin C: 97mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 4mg