Weeknight Stir-Fry Recipes

Stir-frying is one of the fastest ways to get dinner on the table. It’s versatile, speedy, and healthy. To help make your weeknights easier, here are several stir-fry recipes that are quick to prepare and packed with flavor.

Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry

This classic chicken and broccoli stir-fry is a go-to for busy nights. You only need a handful of ingredients.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water

Instructions:

1. Heat sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add garlic and ginger; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add chicken and cook until it is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Add broccoli and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes.
5. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, chicken broth, and cornstarch mixture.
6. Pour the sauce into the wok and stir well to coat the chicken and broccoli.
7. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
8. Serve hot, over steamed rice.

Beef and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry

Bright bell peppers and tender beef make a colorful and tasty dish.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
• 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, and green), sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water

Instructions:

1. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add garlic and ginger; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add beef slices and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes.
4. Add bell peppers and onion; stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes.
5. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and cornstarch mixture.
6. Pour the sauce into the wok and stir to coat the beef and vegetables.
7. Cook until the sauce thickens and everything is cooked through, about 2 minutes.
8. Serve hot, with rice or noodles.

Shrimp and Snow Pea Stir-Fry

Quick and delicious shrimp paired with crunchy snow peas for a delightful meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 cups snow peas, trimmed
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water

Instructions:

1. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add garlic and ginger; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add snow peas and stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
5. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch mixture.
6. Pour the sauce into the wok and stir well to coat the shrimp and snow peas.
7. Cook until the sauce slightly thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
8. Serve hot, with rice or your favorite grain.

Vegetable Tofu Stir-Fry

For a vegetarian option, this tofu stir-fry loaded with vegetables is satisfying and nutritious.

Ingredients:

• 1 block firm tofu, cut into cubes
• 2 cups mixed vegetables (such as bell peppers, broccoli, and snap peas)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1/4 cup vegetable broth
• 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water

Instructions:

1. Heat sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add garlic and ginger; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add tofu and cook until lightly browned, about 4-5 minutes.
4. Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes.
5. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, vegetable broth, and cornstarch mixture.
6. Pour the sauce into the wok and stir well to coat the tofu and vegetables.
7. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
8. Serve hot, over rice or quinoa.

Pork and Green Bean Stir-Fry

A tasty combination of tender pork and fresh green beans makes a quick meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
• 2 cups green beans, trimmed
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water

Instructions:

1. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add garlic and ginger; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add pork slices and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes.
4. Add green beans and stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes.
5. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and cornstarch mixture.
6. Pour the sauce into the wok and stir to coat the pork and beans.
7. Cook until the sauce thickens and the green beans are tender-crisp, about 2 minutes.
8. Serve hot, over rice or noodles.

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