Soy Beef Bok Choy Asparagus Stir Fry (Printable)

Tender beef with crisp asparagus and bok choy in savory soy sauce, ready in 30 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# How to Make:

01 - Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, water, sesame oil, sugar, and black pepper in a small bowl until smooth. 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 set aside.
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 beginning to soften. Add bok choy and continue stir-frying for 2 minutes until crisp-tender.
05 - Return beef to the wok. Pour sauce over all ingredients and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until beef is cooked through and sauce has thickened to coat everything. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in under 30 minutes making it perfect for busy weeknights
  • The sauce creates that glossy restaurant-style coating that makes every bite incredible
  • You can easily swap proteins or vegetables based on what you have on hand
02 -
  • Crowding the wok steams the beef instead of searing it so work in batches if your pan is small
  • Have all ingredients prepped before you turn on the heat stir-frying moves incredibly fast
  • Let the wok get properly hot before adding oil this creates that smoky wok hei flavor restaurants achieve
03 -
  • Freeze the beef for 15 minutes before slicing it will cut more cleanly and evenly
  • Preheat your wok until it is literally smoking this creates the best sear on the meat
  • Clean your wok between the beef and vegetable steps for the freshest tasting stir-fry

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