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This beef and mushroom stir fry dish is a quick Chinese dish that is full of flavor and tastes delicious with hot rice or noodles. It is ready in 15 minutes!

beef and mushroom stir fry served with rice

I love Chinese food and with this recipe, I enjoy my favorite stir fry at home and it tastes better than takeout. This stir-fry is a go-to for me when I need a quick lunch or dinner for weekdays or weekends. I will be sharing my failproof recipe for a delicious beef and mushroom stir fry.

beef and mushroom stir fry with bell peppers

Beef and Mushroom Stir Fry Recipe

This flavorful, tender beef and mushroom stir fry in savory brown sauce is ready in 15minutes. This recipe is a healthy alternative to takeout because it uses low sodium soy sauce. If you love Chinese food, this is a must-try recipe for you. It is quick, easy, and delicious and all you need are a few ingredients that are available in your pantry or easy to get at the grocery store.

INGREDIENTS

Check the printable recipe card at the bottom for a detailed list and measurements.

Beef: sliced beef. If you are cutting the meat at home, make sure to cut across the grain.

Mushrooms: cut the mushroom into slices

Paprika(Optional): This gives the stir fry a kick

Black Pepper

Corn Starch:

Soy Sauce: I mix low sodium soy sauce and dark soy sauce

Oyster Sauce

Broth: Beef broth

Sesame oil: This gives your stir fry a nice taste and smell

Olive Oil: I mix the sesame oil with Olive oil

Green onions: Cut into 1-inch size

Garlic: Minced garlic

Onions: chopped onions

Mixed Bell peppers: green, yellow, orange, and red peppers cut into long slices.

Baking soda(optional)

meat strips, sliced mushroom, soy sauce, corn starch, garlic, onions, sesame oil, sesame seed for stir fry

How to Tenderize your Beef for Stir Fry

Although this step is optional, if you want to achieve melt in the mouth, tender soft meat that is not chewy, do not skip this step. In a bowl, combine the beef and half a tablespoon of baking soda. Set aside for 30 minutes. Rinse off with water and pat dry. This step makes your meat tender and soft.

How to Make Beef and Mushroom Stir Fry

Combine the beef, 2 spoons of soy sauce, black pepper, and paprika and set aside for 15 minutes. Drain the soy sauce after 15 minutes.

beef marinated in black pepper, paprika and soy sauce

In another bowl, combine the beef broth, corn starch, soy sauce.

soy sauce, corn starch, oyster sauce combined

Put a wok on high heat until it is very hot.

Add oil, garlic, onions, and beef and stir fry the meat until it is no longer pink. Transfer meat to a bowl and set aside.

stir fry beef in garlic and onions

Put the wok back on high heat, when hot add oil, remaining garlic and onions and the mixed peppers and stir fry.

bell peppers, garlic, onions stir fry

Add the mushrooms and stir fry.

sliced mushroom, sliced bell peppers, garlic and onions stir fry

Add the beef and its juices to the stir fry and add the green onions and beef broth mixture (stir the beef broth mixture before adding).

meat, mushroom, green onions, garlic , onions in a wok

Let the sauce thicken.

beef and mushroom stir fry with bell peppers

Serve over white rice, potatoes, or noodles.

beef and mushroom stir fry served with rice

Serving Suggestions

This stir fry is delicious with rice, but it can be enjoyed with any side of your choice. Try it with noodles or spicy potatoes.

beef and mushroom stir fry served with rice

HOW TO STORE & REHEAT 

When making this recipe, you can make extra to store in the refrigerator for a few days or store in the freezer. This delicious stir fry can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 days or freezer for up to three months. Allow the stir fry to cool, put in an airtight container or airtight bag, and store in the refrigerator or freezer. It can be reheated on the stove or microwave.

Stove: To reheat frozen stir fry, transfer the frozen bag to the fridge a night before to thaw. Pour the content in a saucepan or pot and reheat on low to medium heat. Add beef broth or water if needed. Serve over your white rice, potatoes, or egg noodles.

Microwave: Pour the content of the thawed bag in a microwave-safe container. Add beef broth or water if needed, microwave with the lid on until warm, stir and enjoy poured over your white rice, potatoes, or egg noodles.

beef and mushroom stir fry

VARIATIONS

Although this recipe uses beef and mushrooms, you can adapt it to suit your dietary needs. You can substitute beef for Gardein, Tofu. If you like variety, you can add broccoli to this recipe and simmer in the brown sauce for a delicious dish.

Tips and Frequently Asked Questions

How do you tenderize stir fry beef strips?

To tenderize beef before stir fry, add half spoon of baking soda with beef to water. Mix and leave for 30 minutes. Rinse off and pat dry before using.

How can I make my beef soft and tender?

To make your beef tender and soft. Cut beef into thin strips, tenderize the beef before cooking, and slice against the grain.

What is the best cut of beef for stir fry?

Flank steak is great for stir fry but most beef cuts can be used for stir fry. Cut your beef into thin strips and tenderize before stir fry.

beef and mushroom stir fry

OTHER QUICK & EASY RECIPES TO TRY

Beef Tips & Gravy

Easy Spaghetti Sauce

Mini cereal pancakes 

Easy cinnamon french toast

Shrimp boil

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beef and mushroom stir fry served with rice
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Beef and Mushroom stir fry

This beef and mushroom stir fry dish is a quick dish that is full of flavor and tastes delicious with hot rice or noodles. This homemade Chinese dish is a must-try and it is ready in 15 minutes!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Keyword: beef and mushroom stirfry, beef stirfry, stir fry
Servings: 6
Author: Bunmi

Ingredients

  • 1 pound beef
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • ¼ tablespoon black pepper
  • ¼ tablespoon paprika
  • 4 Tablespoon Soy sauce I mix low sodium soy sauce and dark soy sauce
  • ½ Tablespoon Oyster sauce
  • ½ cup Beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil mix the sesame oil and olive together
  • 4 green onions
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • ½ tablespoon garlic
  • ½ Tablesppon baking soda(optional) To tenderize the meat

Instructions

  • Combine beef, 2 spoons of soy sauce, black pepper & paprika. set aside for 15 mins and drain
    beef marinated in black pepper, paprika and soy sauce
  • In another bowl, combine beef broth, corn starch, remaining soy sauce, and oyster sauce
    soy sauce, corn starch, oyster sauce combined
  • Put a Wok on high heat until very hot, add half of the oil, garlic, onions and stir fry beef for 3-4 minutes until no longer pink. Set aside.
    stir fry beef in garlic and onions
  • Put the empty wok back on high heat, add the remaining oil, garlic, onions, and mixed peppers, add the mushroom and stir fry for another 4 -5 minutes.
    sliced mushroom, sliced bell peppers, garlic and onions stir fry
  • Add the beef with its juices, the green onions, and beef broth mixture to the stir fry.
    meat, mushroom, green onions, garlic , onions in a wok
  • Let the sauce thicken for about 3 -5 minutes and Enjoy with white rice or noodles.
    beef and mushroom stir fry

Notes

To tenderize the meat
In a bowl, combine the beef, half tablespoon of baking soda. Leave for 30 minutes. Rinse off with water and pat dry. This step is a way to ensure that your stir fry is soft and tender.


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