Vietnamese Beef Stir-fry with Rice
A quick and flavorful stir-fry with tender beef, onions, and fresh herbs served over steamed rice. Ready in about 20 minutes, this is a perfect weekday dinner.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 45g
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup fresh mint and lettuce leaves
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, toss the 1 lb beef with 2 tbsp soy sauce and 2 minced garlic cloves. Let it sit while you prep the onion.
- 2
Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add the 1 sliced onion and stir-fry until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- 3
Add the beef to the hot skillet in a single layer. Sear without stirring for 1-2 minutes until browned, then stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
- 4
Return the onion to the skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp soy sauce, and toss everything together for 1 minute until well combined.
- 5
Serve the beef over the 2 cups cooked rice, garnished with the 1 cup mint and lettuce leaves.
Tools you’ll need
- Large skillet or wok
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Mixing bowl
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