Soy Beef Bok Choy Asparagus Stir Fry (Printable)
Tender beef, crisp asparagus, and bok choy in savory soy sauce. Ready in 30 minutes.
# What goes in:
→ Proteins
01 - 14 oz beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 large bunch bok choy (about 10 oz), washed and chopped into 2-inch pieces
03 - 7 oz asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
04 - 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
→ Aromatics
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
→ Sauce
07 - 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
08 - 1 tbsp oyster sauce
09 - 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
10 - 2 tsp cornstarch
11 - 1/4 cup water
12 - 1 tsp sesame oil
13 - 1/2 tsp sugar
14 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ For Stir-Frying
15 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
# Directions:
01 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, water, sesame oil, sugar, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add sliced beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked. Remove beef to a plate and reserve.
03 - Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the wok. Add garlic and ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add asparagus and red bell pepper. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.
05 - Add bok choy and continue stir-frying for 2 minutes, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
06 - Return beef to the wok. Pour prepared sauce over everything. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until beef is cooked through and sauce has thickened to coat all ingredients. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
07 - Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sauce comes together in seconds but tastes like it simmered for hours
- Everything cooks in one pan, meaning almost zero cleanup after dinner
02 -
- Crowding the pan drops the temperature and turns stir-fry into a braise
- Have all ingredients prepped before you turn on the stove
03 -
- Cut everything into similar sizes so they finish cooking together
- Preheat your serving bowl so dinner stays hot until the last bite