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Beef Stir Fry Marinade

A quick and flavorful marinade that elevates your beef stir fry to restaurant-quality.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 pound beef sliced thinly (flank steak or sirloin works well)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk or fork
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Resealable plastic bag or container

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes.
  2. Slice your beef into thin strips, about 1/4 inch thick.
  3. Add the sliced beef to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well-coated. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  5. Add the marinated beef in a single layer to the hot pan.
  6. Cook the beef for about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Optionally add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli during the last minute of cooking.
  8. Once cooked, remove the stir fry from heat and serve over rice or noodles.

Notes

Let the beef marinate for at least one hour for the best flavor absorption.