Description
🍲 This Bok Choy Stir-Fried Beef recipe is packed with nutrients and rich flavors, making it a wholesome, satisfying choice for any meal! 🥢
🥬 Quick to prepare and irresistibly delicious, it’s perfect for busy days when you crave something healthy yet indulgent! 🍖
Ingredients
Beef (flank steak, sirloin steak, or beef stew meat), thinly sliced
Bok Choy, stems separated and chopped, leaves kept whole or coarsely cut
Fresh garlic, minced
Fresh ginger, minced
Onions, thinly sliced
Hoisin sauce
Soy sauce (use tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free)
Sesame oil
Oyster sauce (vegetarian oyster sauce for vegan)
Sriracha or chili paste (optional for heat)
Cornstarch
Garlic powder
Black pepper
Baking soda (optional for tenderizing the beef)
Vegetable, peanut, avocado, or olive oil
Instructions
1. Prepare the beef by slicing it thinly across the grain to enhance tenderness. Marinate the beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and a pinch of baking soda for at least 15 minutes.
2. Wash the bok choy, separate the stems from the leaves, and cut the stems into bite-sized pieces. Leave the leaves whole or coarsely chop them. Mince garlic and ginger, and slice onions thinly.
3. Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat with 1-2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Sear the marinated beef in small batches to prevent overcrowding. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
4. Add more oil to the skillet if needed. Sauté the minced garlic, ginger, and sliced onions for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
5. Stir-fry the bok choy stems for about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently. Add any additional vegetables, such as broccoli or bell peppers, if desired.
6. Toss in the bok choy leaves once the stems are tender. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until the leaves wilt and soften.
7. Prepare the sauce by whisking together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and sriracha in a small bowl. Pour the sauce into the skillet, stirring well to coat all ingredients. Let the sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes to thicken slightly.
8. Return the cooked beef to the skillet and stir it into the sauce and vegetable mixture. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to reheat the beef and allow it to absorb the flavors.
9. Serve the Bok Choy Stir-Fried Beef hot over steamed rice, fried rice, or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, or chili crisp for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
1. Quick and easy tips for cooking Bok Choy Stir-Fried Beef in under 30 minutes.
2. Essential tricks to keep your beef tender and bok choy crisp.
3. Simple ingredient swaps to customize your Bok Choy Stir-Fried Beef for any diet.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese