Description
Crisp-tender bok choy stir-fried with savory meat, garlic, and umami sauce—quick, healthy, and perfect with rice for a flavorful weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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For the Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb beef or chicken, thinly sliced
- 1 bunch bok choy, cleaned and chopped
- 2 tbsp oil (vegetable or sesame)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Optional: 1/2 onion, sliced
- Optional: 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- Optional: 1/4 tsp chili flakes
For the Sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Thinly slice the meat, clean and chop the bok choy, and mince the garlic, along with any optional onion or ginger you plan to use.
- Heat Oil: In a wok or large skillet, heat the vegetable or sesame oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the minced garlic (and ginger or onion if using) to the hot oil, stirring frequently, and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Cook the Meat: Add the sliced beef or chicken to the pan. Stir-fry for 2-4 minutes until the meat is browned and mostly cooked through. Avoid overcooking to keep it tender.
- Add Bok Choy: Stir in the chopped bok choy and cook, tossing constantly, for 2-3 minutes until it is just wilted but still bright and crisp.
- Add Sauces and Slurry: Pour the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch slurry over the meat and vegetables. Stir well and cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to simmer and thicken, coating everything evenly.
- Season and Finish: Add salt, pepper, and optional chili flakes to taste. Toss everything together and remove from heat.
- Serve: Serve the stir-fry hot over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the meat briefly with a splash of soy sauce and cornstarch before cooking.
- You can substitute bok choy with other Asian greens like gai lan or choy sum.
- Adjust chili flakes to your spice preference.
- This dish is very flexible—add mushrooms, carrots, or bell peppers if desired.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari and gluten-free oyster sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg