Tender Garlic-Soy Beef with Crisp Bok Choy and Sesame Glow

Here’s a flavorful, Asian-inspired recipe for Tender Garlic-Soy Beef with Crisp Bok Choy and Sesame Glow — a perfect balance of savory, garlicky, and lightly sweet flavors 🌿🥢

🥩 Ingredients:

For the Beef Marinade:

• 500 g (1 lb) beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tbsp cornstarch

For the Stir-Fry:

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3–4 heads baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp rice vinegar (optional)
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
• Green onions (sliced, for garnish)

🔥 Instructions:

1. Marinate the Beef
   • In a bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, and cornstarch.
   • Add the beef slices and toss to coat.
   • Let marinate for 15–30 minutes (or up to 1 hour for deeper flavor).
2. Cook the Beef
   • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
   • Add the beef in batches (don’t overcrowd) and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until browned and just cooked through.
   • Remove and set aside.
3. Sauté the Bok Choy
   • In the same pan, add another tablespoon of oil.
   • Add bok choy cut-side down and cook for 2 minutes, then flip.
   • Drizzle with a little soy sauce and rice vinegar, and cook another 2–3 minutes until tender-crisp.
4. Combine & Serve
   • Return beef to the pan and toss everything together for 1–2 minutes.
   • Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and green onions.

🍽️ Serving Ideas:

• Serve over steamed jasmine rice or rice noodles.
• Add a sprinkle of chili flakes or sriracha for spice lovers.
• Perfect for meal prep — keeps well for up to 3 days in the fridge.

Would you like me to adapt this for air fryer cooking or keep it as a stovetop stir-fry version?