Soy Beef Bok Choy Asparagus (Printable)

Tender beef crisp vegetables savory soy sauce ready 30 minutes healthy dinner

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 It:

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 they start to soften. Add bok choy and continue stir-frying for 2 minutes until crisp-tender.
05 - Return beef to the wok. Pour prepared sauce over everything. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until beef is cooked through and sauce has thickened to coat all ingredients. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce comes together faster than you can chop vegetables
  • Beef stays tender because you cook it in batches
  • Everything happens in one pan so cleanup is minimal
02 -
  • Crowding the wok steams the meat instead of searing it
  • Have all ingredients chopped before you turn on the heat
  • The sauce will look thin at first but thickens quickly
03 -
  • Freeze the beef for 20 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts
  • Dry the beef thoroughly with paper towels for better searing

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