Sesame beef stir-fry with baby corn

This sesame beef stir-fry is packed with delicious baby corn and thin, tasty slices of lean beef. As well as being simple, quick to make and delicious, the kids will love to help you with the preparation.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup soy sauce

    divided

  • 2 tsp sesame oil

  • 2 cloves garlic

    peeled and finely chopped

  • 500g sirloin steak

    a couple of centimetres thick

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

    plus extra for vegetables

  • 1 tsp brown sugar

  • 3 tbsp brown rice vinegar

  • 1 large brown onion

    sliced

  • 1 broccoli

    cut into little florets

  • 6 baby corn

    fresh or tinned

  • 3 tbsp sesame seeds

    lightly toasted

  • 2 whole spring onions

    finely chopped

  • steamed rice

    to serve

Allergy Advice

Contains Gluten

Contains Sesame

Contains Soy

Equipment

  • 1 Frying pan
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Aluminum foil
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Cutting board

Instructions

  1. Mix half of the soy sauce, sesame oil and garlic together in a bowl and add the steak. Set aside to marinate for half an hour.
  2. Heat a frying pan on medium-high heat, then add the oil and cook the steaks for 3 minutes on each side (for medium-rare).
  3. Transfer the steak to a plate, cover with foil and let it rest while you cook the rest of the meal.
  4. Mix together the remaining soy sauce, brown sugar and the vinegar and set aside.
  5. Return the frying pan to the heat, add a little more oil and cook the onions for five minutes or until softened.
  6. Add the broccoli and baby corn and stir fry for a couple more minutes or until just tender.
  7. Pour in the soy and rice vinegar mixture and toss to combine. Slice the steak into thin strips and add this to the stir-fried vegetables.
  8. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and spring onions and serve with steamed rice.

Notes

Tip
If you can't get fresh baby corn, you can use tinned baby corn in its place.
Tip
To toast sesame seeds, use a non-stick pan over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
Variation
Swap baby corn with sliced carrots, celery, or capsicum.
Variation
Try serving with egg noodles instead of rice.
Storage
This is delicious the next day; consider making a double batch for lunches.

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