Express Beef Stir-Fry with Vegetables
Express Beef Stir-Fry with Vegetables is a easy Asian recipe that serves 2. 285 calories per serving. Recipe by THE YELLOW RICE on YouTube.
Prep: 5 min | Cook: 4 min | Total: 19 min
Cost: $6.85 total, $3.43 per serving
Ingredients
- 200 g Beef (leftover or filet) (cut into thin strips)
- 1 medium piece Carrot (cut into half‑moon slices)
- 1 small Onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 stalks Scallion (green onion) (white and green parts separated, sliced)
- 2 cloves Garlic clove (finely chopped)
- 2 c. à soupe Soy sauce (light soy type)
- 1 c. à soupe Sesame oil (for the sauce)
- 1 c. à café Sugar (white or cane)
- 1/4 c. à café Red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)
- 1 c. à soupe Vegetable oil (for cooking) (e.g. sunflower oil)
Instructions
Blanch the carrots
Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil, plunge the carrot slices for 30 seconds, then drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
Time: PT1M
Temperature: eau bouillante
Cut the ingredients
Thinly slice the onion, chop the garlic, slice the scallion into rounds and cut the beef into thin strips.
Time: PT2M
Prepare the sauce
In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar and red pepper flakes until the sugar dissolves.
Time: PT1M
Sauté garlic and onion
Heat the sauté pan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, then the garlic and onion. Stir‑fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Time: PT30S
Temperature: moyen
Add the carrots
Stir in the blanched carrots, cook 30 seconds to warm them.
Time: PT30S
Temperature: moyen
Cook the beef
Add the beef strips, stir‑fry 30 seconds until just cooked but still tender.
Time: PT30S
Temperature: moyen
Add the sauce
Pour in the prepared sauce, toss quickly and cook 15 seconds to coat everything.
Time: PT15S
Temperature: moyen
Plate and serve
Transfer the stir‑fry to a plate, sprinkle the remaining scallion and, if desired, a drizzle of sesame oil or chili sauce.
Time: PT30S
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 22 g
- Carbohydrates
- 7 g
- Fat
- 20 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: non‑vegetarian, contains gluten (regular soy sauce), can be made gluten‑free with tamari, low-carb, keto-friendly, low-calorie
Allergens: soy, sesame
Last updated: April 7, 2026






