Beef and Vegetables Stir Fry Recipe

A quick and colorful stir fry featuring tender marinated beef, crisp baby corn, fresh asparagus, and sweet carrots—finished with savory oyster sauce. Perfect for a weeknight meal served over rice or noodles.

📝 Ingredients

• 8 oz flank steak (or sirloin, skirt steak), sliced into 1–2" strips, against the grain
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp rice wine vinegar
• 2 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp cooking oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 oz baby corn, halved or quartered if large
• 1/2 cup asparagus, cut into 1–2" pieces
• 1/2 cup carrots, thinly sliced or julienned
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
• Salt, to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Marinate the Beef: In a medium bowl, combine...: Marinate the Beef: In a medium bowl, combine beef with soy sauce, black pepper, rice wine vinegar, and cornstarch. Toss until well coated. Let sit at room temperature for 15–30 minutes (or refrigerate overnight).
2. 2Cook the Beef: Heat oil in a large...: Cook the Beef: Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add beef and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until mostly browned. Remove and set aside.
3. 3Stir-Fry Vegetables: In the same pan, add garlic...: Stir-Fry Vegetables: In the same pan, add garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add baby corn, asparagus, and carrots. Stir-fry for 3–5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. 4Combine & Finish: Return the beef to the...: Combine & Finish: Return the beef to the pan. Add oyster sauce and sugar. Stir everything together for 1 minute until evenly coated and heated through. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
5. 5Remove from heat and serve with rice or...: Remove from heat and serve with rice or noodles!