Craving takeout but short on time? This Beef Teriyaki Stir Fry comes together in one pan with tender slices of steak or ground beef, crisp veggies, and a savory-sweet teriyaki sauce.
Cleanup is a breeze, and dinner is on the table in minutes. Serve it over rice, noodles, or all on its own. Perfect for any busy weeknight or casual family meal.
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🗝️ Recipe's key points
- With this easy beef teriyaki stir fry recipe, you’ll have a delicious dinner on the table in just 20 minutes!
- It’s a one pan beef stir fry, so cleanup is minimal.
- You can serve it over rice, noodles, or as is, making it perfect for those busy weeknights or casual family dinners.
Make this better-than-takeout beef teriyaki stir fry your way with easy and affordable ingredient swaps!
🛒 Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients for the weeknight beef or hamburger stir-fry recipe. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page.
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- Stir fry veggies – This beef stir fry recipe uses a mixture of broccoli, red bell peppers, and onion.
- Avocado oil (divided) or olive oil – Softens the stir-fry vegetables in a heated skillet while the remainder is used to brown the thin slices of steak.
- Beef – Traditional Asian beef stir fry calls for very thin slices of beef from top sirloin, bottom round, skirt steak, flank steak, or ribeye. Ground beef is a budget-friendly substitute that tastes great with teriyaki sauce! See more information on this below.
- Teriyaki sauce – A classic sauce used in beef vegetable stir fry. Homemade or store-bought teriyaki sauce works.
- Cornstarch slurry – Cornstarch and water are mixed to make a slurry that thickens the sauce.
- Toppings – Top each serving of this easy beef stir fry with sesame seeds (toasted or untoasted) and sliced green onions.
🗒 Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions beef steak or ground beef stir fry. Full instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
- Prepare the stir fry vegetables.
- Add the veggies, along with 1 tablespoon of avocado oil, to a skillet over medium heat. Stir for 7-10 minutes, then transfer to a platter.
- Add the thinly sliced steak to the same skillet with another tablespoon of oil.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes or until just barely pink.
- Add the veggies back to the skillet with teriyaki sauce.
- Add a homemade slurry to the skillet.
- Toss the veggies until heated through and the sauce begins to thicken.
- Serve over your favorite rice and top with sesame seeds and green onions.
🥫 Storage
Leftover beef teriyaki stir fry can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Keep in mind that the veggies will soften from the freezing and thawing process.
To reheat leftovers, gently heat in the microwave or skillet until warmed through.
📚 Variations
- Beef - For a budget-friendly alternative to steak, use ground beef. It pairs perfectly with teriyaki sauce. Just drain any extra grease, then keep cooking with the next steps. Chicken and shrimp are other delicious alternatives to beef.,
- Stir-fry veggies — Add what you love. Try mushrooms, zucchini, baby corn, snap peas, carrots, water chestnuts, or cauliflower. Mix and match for your family.
- Spicy beef teriyaki stir fry - For a delicious kick of heat, add red pepper flakes or sriracha sauce when adding the teriyaki sauce.
- Low-carb - Serve this steak stir fry recipe with cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
👩🏻🍳 Tips
- Use a sharp kitchen knife for easier slicing of the beef and veggies. It's best to have all of the ingredients prepared before starting as this recipe moves quickly!
- Make your rice ahead to save time and reheat just before serving with the beef teriyaki stir fry mixture. Noodles can be boiled while you make the stir fry. Store-bought packaged cauliflower rice adds convenience!
- Slice the steak against the grain into thin, uniform strips for better tenderness and faster cooking.
- Remove the vegetables while they’re still slightly crisp to prevent them from becoming mushy when added back to the skillet with the sauce.
- Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes before sprinkling on top to enhance their nutty flavor.
- Use low-sodium teriyaki sauce if you want more control over saltiness in this dish.
👨🏻🍳Chef's Tip:
Want those super-thin restaurant-style beef slices? Pop the steak into the freezer for about 20 minutes first. It firms up just enough to make slicing much easier — and your knife won’t fight you every step of the way.
🤔 FAQs
What cut of beef works best for stir-fry?
Top sirloin, bottom round, skirt steak, flank steak, or ribeye all work well for stir-fry recipes. Thinly slicing the beef helps it cook quickly and stay tender.
Can I use ground beef instead of steak?
Absolutely! Ground beef is a budget-friendly option that still tastes delicious with teriyaki sauce. Simply brown the beef first, drain excess grease, and continue with the recipe as written.
Can I make this recipe ahead of time?
Yes! You can prep the vegetables and slice the beef ahead of time to make dinner even faster when you’re ready to cook.
What vegetables can I add?
Snap peas, mushrooms, carrots, zucchini, baby corn, and water chestnuts are all delicious additions to this stir-fry.
What should I serve with Beef Teriyaki Stir Fry?
This dish pairs wonderfully with white rice, brown rice, noodles, fried rice, or cauliflower rice.
How do I store leftovers?
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or skillet until warmed through.
Can I freeze Beef Teriyaki Stir Fry?
Yes, although the vegetables may soften slightly after thawing. Freeze in airtight containers for up to 2 months.
Is this recipe spicy?
No, this recipe is mild and family-friendly. If you like heat, add red pepper flakes or sriracha sauce.
📗 Related Recipes
Similar to this teriyaki beef recipe, these Asian-inspired recipes offer equally bold, savory-sweet flavors that you'll love.
- Saucy Asian Meatballs Wrapped in Lettuce - Quick and flavorful meatballs made with ground pork, cabbage, mushrooms, and ginger, perfect for an easy dinner or appetizer.
- Ramen Broccoli Slaw - An Asian-inspired coleslaw with crunchy ramen noodles, sunflower seeds, almonds, broccoli, green onions, and red bell pepper that you can easily customize to your taste.
- Easy Teriyaki Noodles - A delicious stir-fry of tender shrimp, soft noodles, crunchy coleslaw mix, and sweet-savory teriyaki sauce.
- Italian Shrimp Stir-Fry – Here is a delicious, quick dinner with a touch of Italian seasoning. A wonderful switch!
- Asian Ribs Baked or Grilled – These ribs have been our favorites for many years in the wintertime. When it's too cold outside, these ribs bring in the warm weather memories.
🍽 What to serve with beef teriyaki stir fry
Enjoy this homemade teriyaki beef over your favorite choice of rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice.
Keep within the theme of Asian cuisine and serve this stir fry alongside Ramen Noodle Salad or Easy 20-Minute Carbonara Ramen. Alternatively, you can't go wrong with a side of crusty bread or a light green salad.
If you'd like a beverage how about making some delicious Chai tea with our Chai Mix?
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You’ll need the following items to make this recipe successfully.
- Cutting board – A stable surface when preparing the ingredients for this stir fry recipe.
- Sharp knife – To prepare the veggies cut the beef into thin slices.
- Spoon – For stirring the slurry into the skillet and tossing the ingredients as the sauce thickens.
- Skillet – Use a wide, high-sided pan that provides ample surface for searing steak and stir-frying vegetables over medium heat.
- Measuring cups and spoons – Used to accurately portion the oil, teriyaki sauce, water, cornstarch, and garnishes for best results.
📞 Chiacchierata (chat)
Some nights you just want a fast dinner that tastes like you cooked for hours. This Beef Teriyaki Stir Fry is that recipe. It’s colorful and flavorful, and it fills the kitchen with the most wonderful aroma as it cooks. The best part? Everything cooks in one padella (skillet). That means less cleanup. And it gives you more time to sit, relax, and enjoy dinner with your favorite people.
I especially love recipes like this because they’re flexible. You can use any vegetables you have in the fridge. Serve it over rice or noodles. You can also swap the steak for ground beef. It helps when prices make you clutch your portafoglio (wallet). Mamma would absolutely approve of stretching ingredients. And she’d love making something delicious without overspending.
And let’s be honest… this tastes so good that nobody will even miss takeout. Add a spolverata(sprinkle) of sesame seeds and a handful of green onions. Suddenly, dinner feels a little special, with no extra fuss.
So pour yourself a little glass of vino, grab your biggest ciotola (bowl), and enjoy every savory bite. Buon appetito, amici! 🍜🥢
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📖 Recipe
Easy Beef Teriyaki Stir Fry With Crispy Vegetables
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 red bell peppers sliced
- 1 onion sliced
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil divided
- 1 - 1 ½ pounds steak May substitute 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
- ¾ cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons green onions
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Wash and cut the vegetables. Cut the beef into thin slices. See note 1 for tips.
- See note 2 about using ground beef in place of the steak. You would cook the ground beef first, then set it aside.
- To a skillet over medium heat, add the broccoli, peppers, onions, and 1 tablespoon of avocado oil.
- Stir for 7–10 minutes.
- Transfer the vegetables to a platter.
- Add the steak and 1 tablespoon of avocado oil to the skillet.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes or until just barely pink.
- Transfer the vegetables and teriyaki sauce to the skillet.
- Make a slurry with the water and cornstarch by mixing together. Add the slurry to the skillet.
- Toss until the vegetables are heated through and the sauce begins to thicken.
- Top with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
Use:
- 1 to 1½ pounds lean ground beef
Method:
- Brown the ground beef first.
- Drain excess grease if needed.
- Remove from skillet.
- Stir-fry vegetables.
- Add beef back in with teriyaki sauce.
- Add slurry and simmer.
Extra tip:
Add:- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
You can serve the stir-fry with rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice.
This recipe can be doubled, or you can even just add more vegetables.
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