Four easy stir-fry vegetables you can make at home — fresh, fast, and full of flavor!
Recipes 👇
1. Beef Bok Choy Stir-Fry
Ingredients: (2–3 servings) 1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain 1 lb bok choy (baby or regular), washed and cut into halves or quarter 2 tbsp vegetable oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced or grated 3 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp oyster sauce 1 tbsp cornstarch (mixed with 2 tbsp water) 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine ½ cup beef broth or water 1 tsp sesame oil Pinch of pepper Chili flakes or fresh red chili (optional for heat)
Instructions: Marinate the beef: In a bowl, combine sliced beef with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, and a pinch of pepper. Let sit for 10–15 minutes.
Prepare sauce: In a small bowl, mix remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, beef broth, and sesame oil.
Cook beef: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Stir-fry beef for 2–3 minutes until just browned. Remove and set aside.
Stir-fry aromatics: Add remaining oil to wok, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
Add bok choy: Toss in bok choy and stir-fry 1–2 minutes until just starting to wilt.
Combine: Return beef to wok, pour in sauce, and stir. If sauce is thin, add the cornstarch slurry and cook until slightly thickened. Serve: Best over steamed rice or noodles.
2. Beef, Asparagus & Mushroom Stir-Fry
Ingredients: (2–3 servings) 1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 8 oz mushrooms (shiitake, cremini, or button), sliced 3 tbsp vegetable oil 3 cloves garlic, minced
For the marinade: 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp cornstarch 1 tsp sesame oil Pinch of black pepper
For the sauce: 3 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp oyster sauce 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry, optional) 1 tsp sugar ½ cup beef broth or water 1 tsp cornstarch (mixed with 2 tbsp water)
Instructions: Marinate the beef: Toss beef with marinade ingredients and let sit 15 minutes.
Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, and beef broth. Set aside.
Cook the beef: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large ski
