Japanese-Inspired Beef and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Sesame Ginger Sauce
This vibrant stir-fry unites tender strips of beef, crisp-tender bell peppers, onions, zucchini, and tomatoes in a harmonious marriage of flavors and textures. The dish sings with the bold, aromatic notes of garlic and ginger, while a velvety sesame ginger sauce enrobes each ingredient in rich umami. Served over steaming hot rice, this dish transports you to the bustling streets of Tokyo, where the art of stir-frying creates a symphony of taste that delights the senses. What makes this recipe truly crave-worthy is the way each element retains its unique character while blending seamlessly with the others, creating a balanced, satisfying meal that leaves you longing for more.
Ingredients
- •1/2 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- •1/2 onion, sliced
- •1/2 bell pepper, sliced
- •1/2 zucchini, sliced
- •1 tomato, cut into wedges
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 tbsp ginger, minced
- •1 tbsp vegetable oil
- •Sesame Ginger Sauce:
- •1/4 cup soy sauce
- •2 tbsp mirin
- •1 tbsp sesame oil
- •1 tbsp rice vinegar
- •1 tbsp sugar
- •1 tbsp cornstarch
- •Optional: Sesame seeds for garnish
- •Optional: Green onions for garnish
Dietary Info
Instructions
- 1
To make the sauce, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar, and cornstarch in a small bowl.
- 2
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
- 3
Add beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until browned.
- 4
Add onion, bell pepper, zucchini, and tomato, stir-frying for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- 5
Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 6
Pour sauce over the beef and vegetables, stirring to coat.
- 7
Serve over steamed rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, if desired.
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