Spinach Beef Stir-Fry Recipe

Name: Spinach Beef Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 boneless beef sirloin steak (1 pound), cut into thin strips; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon granules; 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder; 1/2 cup water; 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 1 cup sliced fresh carrots; 1 medium green pepper, julienned; 1 cup sliced celery; 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained; 1/2 cup sliced green onions; 6 cups torn fresh spinach; Hot cooked rice, optional

Servings: persons

1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 boneless beef sirloin steak (1 pound), cut into thin strips
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 cup sliced fresh carrots
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup sliced green onions
6 cups torn fresh spinach
Hot cooked rice, optional

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Place soy sauce in a large resealable plastic bag; add steak. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 2 hours. Drain and discard soy sauce.
2
In a bowl, combine the cornstarch, bouillon, five-spice powder and water until smooth; set aside. In a
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or wok, sir-fry beef in batches in 1 tablespoon hot oil until beef is no longer pink. Remove from skillet and set aside.
4
Stir-fry carrots in remaining oil for 2 minutes. Add the green pepper, celery and mushrooms; stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add the water chestnuts and onions; stir-fry for 2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add spinach and beef; cook and stir until spinach is wilted and beef is heated through. Serve over rice if desired.

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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: 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce, 1 boneless beef sirloin steak (1 pound), cut into thin strips, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon granules, and more.

Yes, Spinach Beef Stir-Fry falls under the Vegetarian 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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Spinach Beef Stir-Fry

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