Food Network Beef Stir Fry Recipes

SPICY BEEF STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Whisk the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons rice wine in a medium bowl; add the beef, season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Set aside for 15 minutes.
• Mix the remaining 1 tablespoon rice wine, the oyster sauce and sesame oil in a large bowl; set the bowl near the stove.
• Heat a wok or large nonstick skillet over high heat until very hot, about 1 minute. Add 3 tablespoons peanut oil, then the ginger, garlic and chiles; stir-fry until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the beef and cook, stirring or shaking the skillet occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the beef with a slotted spoon to the sauce mixture and toss.
• If the pan is dry, add 1 tablespoon peanut oil, then add the onion and stir-fry until just soft, about 2 minutes. Add the bok choy and sugar; stir-fry until just wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Return the beef and any juices to the pan and stir to combine. Serve over the rice.

BEEF STIR-FRY WITH FRENCH FRIES

Steps:

• Bake the fries as the label directs. Meanwhile, toss the steak with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, the grated garlic and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a bowl; set aside 10 minutes.
• Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak in a single layer and cook, stirring once or twice, until browned but not cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon.
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the red onion and jalapeno and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and the sliced garlic; cook until the tomatoes start breaking down, about 3 minutes. Return the steak and any collected juices to the skillet along with the remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce and the vinegar. Remove from the heat; add the fries, parsley and cilantro and toss. Season with salt and pepper.

BEEF AND VEGETABLE STIR FRY

Steps:

• In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over high heat. Add the beef and stir-fry for about 3 minutes. Remove beef and reserve. To the same wok, add the remaining oil and saute the onions, garlic, and ginger. Add the stir-fry vegetable medley, mushrooms, water chestnuts, and red bell peppers. Stir-fry for about 3 minutes and return the beef to the wok. Stirring constantly, add the oyster sauce and crushed red pepper flakes. In a small bowl, whisk the stir-fry seasoning mix with 1/8 cup water until combined. Add the seasoning mixture to the wok and stir for another 3 minutes. Serve with steamed instant white rice.

TERIYAKI BEEF STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Cut the beef into 1-by-2-by-1/4-inch strips. Put in a bowl and coat with the brown sugar, lime zest, 3 tablespoons of the soy sauce and some black pepper. Set aside for a few minutes while you make the sauce.
• Whisk together the teriyaki sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, rice vinegar, lime juice and remaining 3 tablespoons soy sauce in a bowl.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil. Add the beef and stir-fry until brown around the edges, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to a plate and keep warm.
• Add the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the garlic, ginger and jalapeno and cook for 30 seconds. Add the green beans, carrots and bell pepper and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the snow peas. Add the beef with its juices and the sauce and cook for another minute.
• Serve over rice and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.

FOOD NETWORK BEEF STIR FRY

Steps:

• Make a marinade out of 1 egg yolk, 1 Tbs. cornstarch, and 1 Tbs. rice wine by whisking together. Slice the steak against the grain in thin strips, season with salt and pepper and coat well in the marinade. Put in the fridge for 1 hour.
• Make the sauce out of 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1 Tbs. cornstarch, 2 Tbs. soy sauce, 2 Tbs. rice wine or sherry, 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil, 2 teaspoons sambal olek, 2 Tbs. soy sauce and 1 Tbs. sugar.
• Heat 1/2 Tbs. oil in a wok or deep skillet over Med-Hi heat. Drain any excess marinade from the steak. Put in the wok and cook until lightly browned, 1 minute or so.
• Remove the steak from the wok and set aside.
• Add enough water to the wok to equal about 1 Tbs. Add the ginger and garlic and stir for about 30 seconds.
• Add the onion mushrooms and broccoli, stir, cover and cook for 2 minutes. Add the red pepper, stir and cook 2 minutes uncovered.
• Stir in the sauce, 1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves and steak and cook for 2-3 minutes more uncovered until the sauce has thickened and the veggies are tender crisp.
• Serve over rice.