The trick to having delicious meat? Marinade! I learned from my mom that she pretty much marinades most meat she stir fries with prior to cooking, even if it's just 15 minutes. It really does flavor the food, this Stir Fry Steak Marinade is one of the ones we use!

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About the Ingredients

Here are some extra info and tips about some of the ingredients:

Thick Soy Sauce

I do not use regular soy sauce for this recipe. I use Thick Soy Sauce, aka Soy Paste. (There’s actually many different types of soy sauce!)

Thick soy sauce is a lot thicker than your normal soy sauce. It has a richer, sweeter flavor, which is perfect for this dish.

You should be able to find it in your local Asian supermarket or online.

If you can’t find any thick soy sauce, you can substitute with regular soy sauce. If you do this route, here’s a couple of recommendations:

• Add some sort of sweetener. Since Thick soy sauce is more sweet, you are now missing a flavor, so I would recommend adding a bit of sugar or sweetener of your choice.
• Thicken it. Since Thick soy sauce is, well duh, more thick, you may want to add something to thicken the sauce. To do this, you can mix cornstarch and water in a separate bowl to create a thickener, and then adding it to the dish prior to adding the basil.

Or even more simple - Oyster sauce can often be used as a substitute because it is similar in texture and it is also salty and sweet at the same time. The flavor won't be exactly the same but it will also be delicious!

Beef

I recommend using sirloin, ribeye, or flank for stir frying. They come out a lot more tender than some of the other cuts.

You can cut the beef in different ways including cutting in to strips, cutting in to cubes, and then cutting in to slices.

We will be marinating it with a few ingredients that help tenderize the meat. You can marinade for up to overnight but even just 15 minutes will make a difference!

Stir Fry Steak Marinade Recipe

First, gather the ingredients:

• 1 pound beef, sliced or cubed
• ¼ onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• Marinade:
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon thick soy sauce aka soy paste
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
• 1 green onion, chopped (optional)

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl or zip lock bag. If you are about to cook it, let it marinade at the very least 15-30 minutes. If you are making this ahead, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before cooking.

In a large nonstick skillet, add 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and stir fry for about 1-2 minutes.

Then, add the beef and stir fry until browned and to the doneness you prefer. Remove from heat, sprinkle with green onions and serve!

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More Delicious Steak Stir Fry Recipes

Love beef? These steak stir fry recipes are bold, savory, and packed with flavor! Whether you're in the mood for something quick and peppery or hearty and satisfying, these dishes are easy to whip up and sure to impress:

• Pepper Steak is a true classic! Marinated sliced beef stir fried with bell peppers—simple, flavorful, and always a hit. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner when you're craving takeout-style goodness at home.
• If you love pepper steak you will also love this Pepper Steak with Onion Stir Fry – Cubed beef gets marinated and stir fried with sweet peppers and onions for the perfect balance of savory and crunchy. A go-to dish that’s easy, comforting, and so good with a bowl of rice.
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• This Steak and Zucchini Stir fry is light but full of bold flavor! Tender steak and juicy chunks of zucchini are stir-fried in a savory garlic sauce. A great option when you want something a little fresher.