Easy Beef Stir Fry with Honey Pepper Sauce Recipe | Sweet & Spicy Dinner
Cook beef stir fry with honey pepper sauce using this easy recipe. Tender beef strips and colorful vegetables tossed in a sweet, spicy, and savory sauce for a quick, flavorful dinner perfect for weeknights or meal prep.
Equipment
- Wok or large skillet
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Mixing bowls
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef (tenderloin, flank, sirloin, or ribeye), thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tbsp peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (or hoisin)
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or mirin/chicken broth)
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: bell peppers, carrots, snap peas, chili flakes
- Garnish: sesame seeds, scallions
Instructions
- Prepare Beef Slice beef thinly against the grain. If using tougher cuts, velvet with cornstarch, soy sauce, and oil for 15 minutes.
- Cook Beef Heat wok with peanut oil until smoking. Add beef in batches, searing quickly for 1–2 minutes until browned but still tender. Remove and set aside.
- Cook Aromatics & Vegetables Add garlic, onion, and optional vegetables to wok. Stir fry 2–3 minutes until fragrant and slightly tender.
- Make Sauce Whisk soy sauce, honey, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, and black pepper. Pour into wok, simmer until glossy and slightly thickened.
- Combine (80 words) Return beef to wok. Toss with sauce and vegetables until coated. Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Slice beef thinly: Ensures tenderness and quick cooking.
- Cook beef separately: Prevents overcooking and keeps texture perfect.
- Use peanut oil: Adds authentic stir fry flavor.
- Adjust sweetness/heat: Balance honey and pepper to taste.
- Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days; reheat quickly in a hot skillet with splash of broth.