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

  1. 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

  2. Cut the ingredients

    Thinly slice the onion, chop the garlic, slice the scallion into rounds and cut the beef into thin strips.

    Time: PT2M

  3. Prepare the sauce

    In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar and red pepper flakes until the sugar dissolves.

    Time: PT1M

  4. 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

  5. Add the carrots

    Stir in the blanched carrots, cook 30 seconds to warm them.

    Time: PT30S

    Temperature: moyen

  6. Cook the beef

    Add the beef strips, stir‑fry 30 seconds until just cooked but still tender.

    Time: PT30S

    Temperature: moyen

  7. Add the sauce

    Pour in the prepared sauce, toss quickly and cook 15 seconds to coat everything.

    Time: PT15S

    Temperature: moyen

  8. 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

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Express Beef Stir-Fry with Vegetables

Recipe by THE YELLOW RICE

An ultra‑quick beef stir‑fry with carrots, onion, scallion and garlic, flavored with soy sauce, sesame oil and a hint of chili. Everything is ready in under 10 minutes, perfect for an impromptu meal with fridge leftovers.

EasyAsianServes 2

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Source Video
3m
Prep
1m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
14m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$6.85
Total cost
$3.43
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Blanch the carrots only for 30 seconds to keep the crunch.
  • Do not burn the garlic during the first sauté.
  • Cook the beef very quickly to prevent it from becoming tough.

Safety Warnings

  • Watch out for hot oil splatters.
  • Handle the knife carefully when cutting.
  • Ensure the beef reaches at least 63°C if using raw meat.

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