Stir-Fried Beef and Greens

Name: Stir-Fried Beef and Greens
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1.25 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 2-inch-long slices about ¼-inch thick; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced; 3 stalks celery, sliced ½ inch thick diagonally; 2 bunches watercress; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce

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By

Martha Stewart Editors

Updated on May 27, 2021

beef stir-fry with greens in blue bowl on blue table

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

4

This easy beef stir-fry will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. It makes for a delicious meal that comes together in no time.

Ingredients

1 ¼ pounds beef sirloin, cut into 2-inch-long slices about ¼-inch thick
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
3 stalks celery, sliced ½ inch thick diagonally
2 bunches watercress
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce

Directions

Season 1 1/4 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 2-inch-long slices about 1/4 inch thick, with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon canola oil over medium-high heat. Add beef to skillet; cook, tossing occasionally, until brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon.
Reduce heat to medium. Add 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger and 3 stalks celery, sliced 1/2 inch thick diagonally; cook until celery is soft, about 4 minutes.
Add 2 bunches watercress, trimmed and washed; toss until wilted, about 1 minute. Return beef with any juices to skillet; stir in 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Serve hot over rice.