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A Fast and Flavorful Weeknight Meal
This beef stir fry is one of my go-to recipes for a quick and satisfying family dinner. Tonight, I used beef sirloin steak, but this recipe is incredibly versatile — you can easily swap in chicken, pork, or even ground beef.
Prep takes a little time, mostly chopping vegetables, but the cooking itself is fast. If you prep ahead or use frozen veggies, you can have this ready in under 30 minutes.
Flavor Made Simple
For this version, I used Bachan’s Japanese Barbecue Sauce, which has a great flavor and works with almost any meat. You can find it at Costco, or substitute soy sauce, teriyaki, or your favorite sauce depending on your tastes.
Serve it over rice, noodles, or even enjoy it on its own — it’s flexible and forgiving. This is a great example of how recipes can be guides, not rules. Feel free to make it your own!
Ready to Try This Beef Stir Fry?
Give this Easy Beef Stir Fry a try tonight for a fast, flavorful, and hearty meal. It’s perfect for a weeknight, quick prep, and full of family-friendly flavor.
Here’s the full recipe so you can make this adaptable beef stir fry at home:
Easy Beef Stir Fry – Quick Family Dinner in 30 Minutes
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 or 3 lbs. beef whichever cut of beef you prefer. I used sirloin steak. you could use ground beef if you like.
- ½ Cup Bachan's Japanese Barbecue Sauce Love this sauce! It has a great flavor. I buy it at Costco.
- 1 to 2 Cups Green Bell Pepper strips
- 1 to 2 Cups Red Bell Pepper strips
- 1 to 2 Cups Sliced Onions I used diced because I already had some available.`
- 1 to 2 Cups Mushrooms
- ½ tsp Granulated Garlic
- ½ tsp Granulated Onion
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- rinse, dry and cut your meat into strips. (if you are using ground meat, skip this part)
- Measure out the Japanese BBQ Sauce
- Put meat into a bowl, add the sauce and stir well. you want the meat to be coated. Set aside.
- cut your veggies and mushrooms
- put a couple Tablespoons of olive oil in your skillet. Heat the skillet to med high heat and then add the meat. stir until the meat is browned. Put the meat back in the bowl, with juices and set aside.
- return your skillet to the heat and add about 2 Tablespoons of oil. put in the peppers and onions.
- wait until the peppers and onions have started to soften. About 5 minutes, then add the mushrooms and stir for another 5 to 10 minutes.
- Once the veggies and mushrooms are soft and starting to brown, put the meat and juices back into the skillet
- Cover and let simmer on low for 10 to 15 minutes
- uncover and stir meat and veggies together. Put in a bowl and serve. it can be consumed just like it is or serve it over rice. Noodles could be used too. whichever you prefer.
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Let’s Hear From You
Do you like to make stir fry with beef, chicken, or pork? What’s your favorite sauce to use for a quick weeknight meal?
