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32 beef stir fry recipe ideas

Stir fries are one of the best weeknight family dinner options.
Beef stir fry

They’re quick to throw together, affordable and extremely adaptable. One of our favourite additions to stir-fries is tossing through some tender beef strips. And whether you prefer a peanut-based satay sauce or something more fresh, these tasty recipes are nutritious, delicious and fast.

chilli beef stir-fry

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Chilli beef stir-fry

Chilli beef stir-fry

Convenience and ease are the hallmarks of this meal, a good addition to a menu plan where you’re looking to feed a family well for less.

sesame beef stir-fry

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Sesame beef stir-fry

Sesame beef stir-fry

Super fast and easy Asian beef stir-fry topped with crunchy sesame seeds.

beef san choy bau

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Beef san choy bau

Beef san choy bau

Beef singapore noodles

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Beef singapore noodles

Beef singapore noodles

Strips of tender beef with the signature curry flavoured noodles, these tasty singapore noodles are are quick and easy weeknight meal.

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Noodle salad with ginger-rubbed beef

Noodle salad with ginger-rubbed beef

This tasty Asian fusion noodle dish is packed full of veggies and delicious ginger spiced flash-fried beef. Perfect for lunch or a quick weeknight dinner. And it’s suitable for diabetics.

Korean beef lettuce cups with pickled vegetables

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Korean beef lettuce cups with pickled vegetables

Korean beef lettuce cups with pickled vegetables

Spicy, fresh and delicious! These beef slices make a great low carb lunch or dinner. This recipe is suitable for diabetics.

Beef stir fry

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Hoisin beef stir-fry

Hoisin beef stir-fry

If you marinate the meat overnight, this dish can be on the dinner table even faster. All you need do is slice the vegies before cooking.

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Chilli tamarind beef & pickled vegetable salad

Chilli tamarind beef & pickled vegetable salad

Sticky and sour tamarind paste gives this beef salad some extra zing while pickled veg adds sweetness.

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Beef chow mein

Beef chow mein

No more waiting for delivery when you can create this classic Chinese noodle stir-fry in the comfort of your own home.

Mongolian beef noodle stir fry

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Mongolian beef with noodles

Mongolian beef with noodles

This mild beef stir-fry with rich sauce is a popular Chinese takeaway dish in Australia. Hokkien noodles soak up flavour for an easy weeknight meal.

teriyaki beef stir-fry

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Teriyaki beef stir-fry

Teriyaki beef stir-fry

Quick and easy Asian-style teriyaki beef stir-fry

stir-fried beef and brown rice with carrot and cucumber pickle

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Stir-fried beef and brown rice with carrot and cucumber pickle

Stir-fried beef and brown rice with carrot and cucumber pickle

This tasty Asian inspired stir-fry makes a great mid-week family dinner. The beef mince is spiced to perfection, and complimented beautifully by fresh veggies and herbs, which all sit atop a bed of filling brown rice.

Sweet and sour beef mince with vegetables

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Sweet and sour beef mince with vegetables

Sweet and sour beef mince with vegetables

crispy shredded beef

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Crispy shredded beef

Crispy shredded beef

beef and noodle stir-fry

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Beef and noodle stir-fry

This beef and noodle stir fry is delicious and can be on the table in just over 30 minutes. Serve with lime cheeks and a bowl of thinly sliced red thai chilli so the family can adjust the heat according to individual taste.

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Beef and black bean sauce

Crunchy, fresh and delicious, this beef and black bean sauce recipe makes for a quick and easy midweek meal.

SICHUAN BEEF STIR-FRY

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Sichuan beef stir-fry

This healthy Sichuan beef stir-fry stuffed full of vegetables, is tasty to eat and very quick cook.

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Beef and black bean stir-fry

A classic Chinese dish, beef and black bean stir-fry makes a great mid-week dinner. Add cooked noodles at the end if you want something more substantial.

stir-fried beef with hokkien noodles

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Stir-fried beef with hokkien noodles

Asian-style stir-fried beef with thin hokkien noodles

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Beef larb

Beef larb

Take yourself on a trip to Thailand with aromatic mint, chilli, coriander and lime. This powerful beef dish is best served with a fresh, crispy lettuce leaf.

udon noodles with beef and tomato

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Udon noodles with beef and tomato

Stir-fried udon noodles with beef and tomato

chilli jam beef noodles

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Chilli jam beef noodles

Chilli jam beef noodles

Thai basil, also known as horapa, has a slight licorice or aniseed taste. It goes perfectly with this spicy beef noodle dish.

Sizzling sesame beef stir-fry

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Sizzling sesame beef stir-fry

Sizzling sesame beef stir-fry

This delicious stir-fry takes minutes to make using thick, fresh hokkien noodles.

Beef and ginger stir-fry

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Beef and ginger stir-fry

Quick, easy and tasty, this beef and ginger stir fry can be served on a bed of Asian greens for a truly satisfying meal.

THAI SPICY BEEF & NOODLE STIR-FRY

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Thai spicy beef & noodle stir-fry

Fragrant and spicy Thai beef and noodle stir-fry

pepper beef stir-fry with brussels sprouts

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Pepper beef stir-fry with brussels sprouts

Pepper beef stir-fry with brussels sprouts

A delicious and warming pepper beef stir-fry with brussels sprouts.

Garlic beef stir-fry

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Garlic beef stir-fry

Garlic beef stir-fry

The combination of garlic, chilli and oyster sauce adds plenty of sweet and spicy flavours to this quick stir-fry that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Tamarind beef stir fry recipe

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Tamarind beef stir fry with kohlrabi salad

Tamarind beef stir fry with kohlrabi salad

This fragrant beef stir fry recipe similar to a Thai beef salad, but makes use of Vietnamese mint and coriander roots and stalks which minimises waste and maximises flavour!

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Stir-fried beef and mixed mushrooms

Mixed mushrooms add flavour, texture and complexity to this spicy beef and noodle stir-fry, as well as a welcome boost of important nutrients. Winning all round.

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Ginger beef

Ginger beef

This light, flavourful stir fry from the vintage edition of The Australian Women’s Weekly Chinese Cooking Class book is tossed in a fragrant Asian sauce and can be ready in no time at all.

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Sichuan ma po tofu

Delicious Asian inspired dinners don’t get better than this Sichuan ma po tofu! Full of flavour and texture, this is a winning dish the whole family will love.

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Hokkien mee

Hokkien mee with beef

A quick and tasty 20 minute dinner for busy weeknights.

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