Description
Sweet Ginger Beef is a vibrant Asian stir fry loaded with colourful vegetables, tender beef, and a bold, sweet-gingery sauce. It’s quick to prepare, fresh, and full of balanced flavours—perfect for busy weeknights or whenever you’re craving a takeout-style dinner at home.
Ingredients
For the Beef Stir Fry:
1 lb lean beef, thinly sliced
2 tbsp vegetable or sesame oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 medium carrot, julienned
1 zucchini, sliced
1 cup snap peas or green beans
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Sweet Ginger Sauce:
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
1 tbsp rice or apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp cornstarch
¼ cup water
½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
Optional Garnish:
Chopped green onions
Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
Slice beef thinly against the grain. Wash and prep vegetables.
In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, honey, vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, water, and chili flakes (if using).
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Sear beef in batches for 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
Add remaining oil to the pan. Stir fry onion, bell peppers, zucchini, and carrot for 5–6 minutes. Add snap peas for the final minute.
Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant. Return beef to the pan.
Pour in the sauce and toss everything together. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and veggies.
Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot over rice, noodles, or lettuce cups.
Notes
Cut beef against the grain for tenderness.
Cook beef in batches to avoid steaming.
Use high heat for classic stir fry texture.
Double the sauce if you prefer extra saucy dishes.
Substitute chicken, shrimp, or tofu for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Category: Main Course / Stir Fry
- Method: Stir Fry / Skillet
- Cuisine: Stir Fry / Skillet