Description
Beef & Zucchini Stir-Fry is a quick, savory meal made with thinly sliced beef, crisp zucchini, and a sweet-savory stir-fry sauce. It’s perfect for busy weeknights and can be served over rice, noodles, or as a low-carb option.
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef (flank, sirloin, or skirt steak), thinly sliced
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons or matchsticks
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (plus extra for sauce)
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or neutral oil)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional: chopped green onions, red pepper flakes, sesame seeds
Instructions
- Toss sliced beef with 2 tbsp soy sauce, cornstarch, and black pepper. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), brown sugar, and sesame oil to make the stir-fry sauce.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Stir-fry beef in batches until browned and just cooked through, about 2–3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil to the pan. Stir-fry zucchini for 2–3 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return beef to the pan, pour in the sauce, and stir-fry for 1–2 minutes until everything is coated and heated through.
- Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, or red pepper flakes if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Slice beef thinly against the grain for tenderness.
- Add bell peppers, mushrooms, or snap peas for more veggies.
- Use ground beef for a more affordable version.
- Swap beef with chicken or tofu for variety.
- Serve over rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
