Beat the Clock Stir Fry Recipe

Name: Beat the Clock Stir Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth, divided; 2 ½ cups instant rice (5-minute); 12 ounces lean beef, cut into thin strips (such as round steak); 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 large onion, cut into wedges; 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained; 12 already peeled baby carrots, cut in half lengthwise; 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 cup frozen broccoli florets; ¼ cup dry sherry or ¼ cup red wine or ¼ cup white wine; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon bottled chopped ginger; 1 -2 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil

Servings: persons

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth, divided
2 ½ cups instant rice (5-minute)
12 ounces lean beef, cut into thin strips (such as round steak)
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, cut into wedges
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
12 already peeled baby carrots, cut in half lengthwise
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup frozen broccoli florets
¼ cup dry sherry or ¼ cup red wine or ¼ cup white wine
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon bottled chopped ginger
1 -2 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil

1
Bring 1 1/2 cups water and 1 cup of the beef broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
2
Add the rice, cover the pan and take the pan off the heat until ready to serve.
3
Let the vegetable oil get hot in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
4
Add in the onion and stir/saute for 2 minutes.
5
Add in the carrots and mushrooms to the skillet; stir/saute 1 minute.
6
Add in the bee strips and increase heat to medium-high; stir-fry for about 3 minutes.
7
Add in the water chestnuts, broccoli, sherry, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce; stir-fry 2-3 minutes.
8
Add 1/2 cup broth to the skillet.
9
Mix together the remaining 1/4 cup broth and cornstarch in a small bowl.
10
Add the mixture to the skillet along with the sesame oil.
11
Stir/saute for about 3 minutes or until the liquid thickens.
12
Serve over hot rice.

873

kcal

Calories

Fat

136

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth, divided, 2 ½ cups instant rice (5-minute), 12 ounces lean beef, cut into thin strips (such as round steak), 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Beat the Clock Stir Fry falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Beat the Clock Stir Fry

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