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Teriyaki Beef Stir-Fry with Brown Rice Recipe
Annie Graves

Teriyaki Beef Stir-Fry with Brown Rice

5 from 1 vote
Make this Teriyaki Beef Stir-Fry with Brown Rice! A savory, healthy, and quick weeknight meal packed with tender beef, fresh veggies, and homemade teriyaki sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Teriyaki Beef Stir-Fry
  • 1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot julienned or thinly sliced
  • 1/2 onion thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger minced
  • 2 green onions sliced (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
For the Teriyaki Sauce
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch optional, for thickening
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger minced
  • 1 garlic clove minced
For the Brown Rice
  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 2 cups water or chicken broth
  • Pinch of salt
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/2 cup snap peas or baby corn for extra veggies
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes for heat
Substitutions
  • Gluten-Free: Use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
  • Vegan: Substitute the beef with tofu tempeh, or a plant-based protein.

Method
 

Cook the Brown Rice
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the brown rice, water (or broth), and a pinch of salt.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  3. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
Prepare the Teriyaki Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced ginger, minced garlic, and water.
  2. If you prefer a thicker sauce, dissolve the cornstarch in 1 tbsp of cold water and stir it into the sauce mixture.
  3. Set aside.
Cook the Beef
  1. Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil or sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the thinly sliced beef and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned and just cooked through.
  3. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
Stir-Fry the Vegetables
  1. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and ginger.
  2. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the broccoli, bell pepper, carrot, and onion.
  4. Stir-fry the vegetables for 3-5 minutes, or until they’re crisp-tender but still vibrant in color.
Combine Beef and Sauce
  1. Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the vegetables.
  2. Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the beef and veggies.
  3. Stir well to coat everything evenly and let the sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes until thickened and glossy.
Serve
  1. Serve the Teriyaki Beef Stir-Fry over the cooked brown rice.
  2. Garnish with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
  3. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

  • Calories: 400-450
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Sugar: 10g
 

Notes/Advice:

  • Additions/Subtractions:
    • You can easily swap out the vegetables based on what you have on hand—zucchini, snap peas, or mushrooms all work great in this dish.
    • For a richer sauce, add 1 tbsp of hoisin sauce or oyster sauce to the teriyaki sauce mixture.
    • Adjust the sweetness of the sauce to your liking by adding more or less honey or maple syrup.