Szechuan Beef Stir-fry with Vegetables

In need of a speedy, post-workout dinner? Celebrate Chinese flavours – and up your iron levels – with a delicious low-carb beef and vegetable stir-fry.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbs soy sauce
  • 2 tbs oyster sauce
  • 2 tbs rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tbs hot water
  • 1 tbs chilli sauce, preferable Szechuan
  • 2 tsp soft brown sugar
  • 3 tbs groundnut or sunflower oil
  • 500g sirloin steak, trimmed, cut into thin strips
  • 1 broccoli head, cut into florets
  • 1 large orange capsicum, cored, seeded, sliced
  • 1 large red capsicum, cored, seeded, sliced
  • 1 large carrot, peeled, shredded
  • 250g (2 cups) green beans, trimmed
  • Sesame seeds, to garnish
  • 1 small handful coriander, leaves only, to garnish

Method

Step 1.
Whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, vinegar, hot water, chilli sauce and sugar in a small bowl until the sugar has dissolved.

Step 2.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large wok set over a high heat until hot. Season the steak with salt and pepper before adding to the wok, stir-frying for around 2-3 minutes or until just coloured.

Step 3.
Add the remaining oil and then the broccoli, capsicum, carrot and green beans. Partially cover wok with a lid and let veggies cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften.

Step 4.
Remove the lid and add the prepared sauce from step 1, stirring thoroughly. Continue to stir-fry for a further 2 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has reduced slightly.

Step 5.
Divide between bowls and garnish with sesame seeds and coriander leaves before serving.

Serves 4

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