Amy's Beef Stir Fry Recipe

A restaurant-quality beef stir-fry, adapted from Donna Kaup's "Dining in Quarters A" cookbook. This recipe delivers tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and a rich, savory sauce in just 20 minutes! Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or impressing guests.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Calories 583.4 kcal

Protein 90g

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Ingredients for Amy's Beef Stir Fry

1/2 cup beef broth
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 pound boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into 1/4 inch strips
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
green onions for garnish
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup water chestnuts, sliced
Chow Mein Noodles
1/2 cup baby corn
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1 small onion, sliced
hot cooked rice

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How to Make Amy's Beef Stir Fry

Whisk together 1/2 cup beef broth, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sherry, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar in a small bowl. Set aside.
Cut 1 pound beef sirloin against the grain into thin strips.
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 tablespoon minced ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Increase heat to high. Add half of the beef and 1/2 cup sliced onion. Stir-fry until the beef is lightly browned (about 2-3 minutes).
Remove the beef and onion from the wok and set aside. Repeat with the remaining beef and onion.
Return all the cooked beef and onion to the wok.
Pour the broth mixture over the beef. Cover and simmer for 3 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water until smooth.
Gradually whisk the cornstarch slurry into the wok, stirring constantly until the sauce has thickened slightly.
Add 1/2 cup water chestnuts (sliced), 1/2 cup baby corn, and 1 cup broccoli florets. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
Serve hot over steamed white rice. Garnish with chopped green onions (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

24g

Carbs

16g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Amy's Beef Stir Fry?

Amy's Beef Stir Fry takes about 35 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Amy's Beef Stir Fry?

Amy's Beef Stir Fry has approximately 583.4 calories per serving, with about 90 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates and 35 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Amy's Beef Stir Fry?

The key ingredients for Amy's Beef Stir Fry are Beef Broth, Soy Sauce, Dry Sherry, Sugar, Boneless Beef Sirloin, Salad Oil. See the full list with measurements above.