Beef and Veggie Stir-Fry Bowls – Easy Family Meal Prep

Dinner in 20 minutes? Yes, please! These Beef and Veggie Stir-Fry Bowls are the ultimate weeknight lifesaver — full of flavor, color, and nutrition.
Tender strips of beef, crisp vegetables, and a savory sesame-soy glaze come together in one skillet for a quick and healthy family meal everyone will love.

It’s high in protein, full of texture, and perfect for meal prep or easy weeknight dinners.

Summary

• Prep Time: 10 mins
  
• Cook Time: 15 mins
  
• Total Time: 25 mins
  
• Servings: 4
  

Equipment

• Wok or large skillet
  
• Mixing bowl
  
• Wooden spoon or spatula
  
• Measuring spoons
  

Ingredients Beef and Veggie Stir-Fry Bowls

• ½ lb lean beef strips (flank or sirloin)
  
• 2 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, snap peas)
  
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
  
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
  
• 1 tsp grated ginger
  
• 1 garlic clove, minced
  
• 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
  
• Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
  
• Sesame seeds and green onion for garnish
  

Instructions Beef and Veggie Stir-Fry Bowls

1. Heat sesame oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
   
2. Add garlic and ginger, sauté 30 seconds.
   
3. Add beef and cook 3–4 minutes until browned.
   
4. Add vegetables and soy sauce. Stir-fry 5–7 minutes until veggies are tender-crisp.
   
5. If desired, stir in cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water for a thicker sauce.
   
6. Serve over rice or noodles and garnish with sesame seeds and green onion.
   

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

• Calories: 390 Protein: 35 g Fat: 14 g Carbs: 25 g
  

Expert Tips

• Use pre-cut stir-fry veggies for faster prep.
  
• Swap beef for chicken or tofu for variation.
  
• Add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup for a sweet-salty balance.
  
• Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days — they reheat beautifully!
  

Conclusion

These Beef & Veggie Stir-Fry Bowls make healthy eating effortless.
They’re fast, flavorful, and loaded with family-friendly protein — perfect for busy weeknights or make-ahead lunches.

Quick High-Protein Family Meal Prep

A colorful stir-fry of beef, vegetables, and a light soy-ginger sauce. Quick, high-protein, and family-approved!

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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• ½ lb lean beef strips flank or sirloin
• 2 cups mixed vegetables broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, snap peas
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 1 tsp cornstarch optional, for thickening
• Cooked rice or noodles for serving
• Sesame seeds and green onion for garnish

Equipment

• Wok or large skillet
• – Mixing bowl
• Wooden spoon or spatula

Method

 

1. Heat sesame oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add garlic and ginger, sauté 30 seconds.
3. Add beef and cook 3–4 minutes until browned.
4. Add vegetables and soy sauce. Stir-fry 5–7 minutes until veggies are tender-crisp.
5. If desired, stir in cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water for a thicker sauce.
6. Serve over rice or noodles and garnish with sesame seeds and green onion.

Notes

⚡ Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

Calories: 390 Protein: 35 g Fat: 14 g Carbs: 25 g

💡 Expert Tips

Use pre-cut stir-fry veggies for faster prep.

Swap beef for chicken or tofu for variation.

Add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup for a sweet-salty balance.

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days — they reheat beautifully!

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