🥢 Sweet & Spicy Honey Garlic Beef Stir-Fry
Fast, bold, and bursting with flavor! This 20-minute stir-fry blends tender beef strips with a sticky-sweet and spicy garlic sauce, all tossed with colorful veggies. Perfect for busy weeknights or when that takeout craving hits!
📝 Ingredients
- 1 lb beef (sirloin or flank steak), thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, grated
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ½ onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
🔥 Directions
- Sear the Beef:
In a large skillet or wok, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the sliced beef, season with salt and pepper, and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until nicely browned. Remove and set aside. - Make the Sauce:
In the same pan, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Simmer gently for 1–2 minutes to combine the flavors. - Toss It All Together:
Return the beef to the skillet, then add the bell pepper and onion.
Stir-fry everything together for another 2–3 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp and the beef is well coated in that luscious sauce. - Serve & Garnish:
Spoon over hot steamed rice or noodles, and sprinkle with chopped green onions for a fresh, zesty finish.
⏱️ Quick Facts
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Servings: 4
- Calories: ~350 kcal per serving
💡Chef’s Tip:
For extra texture, toss in some toasted sesame seeds or chopped cashews before serving. Want it saucier? Add a splash of beef broth or a dash more soy sauce!
