These beef stir fry recipes are 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 beef stir fries are nutritious, delicious and fast. Explore the list below to find your new favourite stir fry!
Garlic beef stir-fry
Turn to this quick and easy stir fry on nights when you want something ready full of flavour and ready in no time.
Hoisin beef & shiitake stir-fry
A fast stir-fry is always a winner!
Sweet chilli and plum beef noodles
If you can’t buy hokkien noodles, use fresh wide egg noodles. Note
Hokkien mee with beef
A quick and tasty dinner for busy weeknights.
Beef stir-fry with hokkien noodles
This tasty Asian style dish can be on the table within half an hour of arriving home in the evening. It’s a perfectly balanced meal and full of flavour.
Cantonese beef stir-fry
Hokkien or fresh wheat noodles can be used in place of fresh rice noodles  but be sure to check the manufacturer’s instructions regarding their preparation. Note
How to make a classic beef chow mein at home
Why buy takeaway when it tastes this good homemade!?
Beef and black bean sauce
A classic Chinese dish we all love.
Honey sesame beef stir-fry
A super-simple dinner idea.
Mongolian beef with noodles
It’s all about that sauce.
Beef singapore noodles
Use your noodle.
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.
Teriyaki beef stir-fry
Quick and easy Asian-style teriyaki beef stir-fry from Australian Women’s Weekly.
Beef san choy bau
Tasty parcels of mince wrapped in lettuce leaves.
Chilli tamarind beef & pickled vegetable salad
Sticky and sour tamarind paste gives this beef salad some extra zing while pickled veg adds sweetness.
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!
Korean beef lettuce cups with pickled vegetables
Spicy, fresh and delicious! These beef slices make a great low carb lunch or dinner.
Beef, mushroom and udon stir-fry
You won’t be able to resist a second serve of this fragrant beef and mushroom stir-fry from The Australian Women’s Weekly’s ‘The Butcher’ cookbook.
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.
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.
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.
Sizzling sesame beef stir-fry
This delicious stir-fry takes minutes to make using thick, fresh hokkien noodles.
Cantonese beef stir-fry
Cantonese food comes from the Guangdong province in China; it is characterised by well balanced flavours and modest use of spices.
Aromatic beef stir-fry
Ground bean sauce is a mixture of soya beans, flour, salt, sugar and water. It is available from Asian food stores. To make your own version of ground bean sauce, add 1 teaspoon white sugar to 1 tablespoon black bean sauce. Snake beans are long (about 40cm), thin, round, fresh green beans, Asian in origin, […]
Sweet and sour beef mince with vegetables
Kecap manis is a dark brown, thick and sweet indonesian soy sauce. It usually contains star anise, garlic and palm sugar, giving it a sharp, complex flavour. Find it at supermarkets and Asian food shops. Note
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.
Ginger beef stir-fry
This tasty ginger beef stir-fry sweetened with palm sugar and flavoured with those familiar Thai herbs and condiments can be on the table in a flash. That’s tonight’s dinner sorted. You’re welcome.
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.
Beef in black bean sauce
A quick and easy beef stir-fry with black bean sauce from Australian Women’s Weekly.
Crispy shredded beef
Place the beef in a pan with chilli, lime, ginger and garlic, cover with water and simmer until tender. Drain the beef on a wire rack for about 15 minutes to allow it to dry completely. Corned silverside is beef that is first pickled in brine then cooked submerged in water with spices, herbs, etc. […]
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.
Sichuan beef stir-fry
This healthy Sichuan beef stir-fry stuffed full of vegetables, is tasty to eat and very quick cook.
Chilli garlic beef stir-fry
Fresh or frozen stir-fry vegetables can be used in this recipe. Note
Thai spicy beef & noodle stir-fry
Fragrant and spicy Thai beef and noodle stir-fry from Australian Women’s Weekly.
Udon noodles with beef and tomato
Stir-fried udon noodles with beef and tomato from Australian Women’s Weekly.
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.
Peppercorn beef stir-fry
Quick and tasty, peppercorn beef stir-fry is the perfect mid-week dinner for those days when you need a bit of a boost.
Chilli beef stir-fry
Quick, simple and nutritious, this chilli beef stir-fry is the perfect mid-week dinner on those days when you feel like something spicy.
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.
Sesame beef stir-fry
Super fast and easy Asian beef stir-fry topped with crunchy sesame seeds.
Satay beef stir-fry with hokkien noodles
Kecap (ketjap) manis, a thick sweet soy sauce of Indonesian origin, is available at many supermarkets and Asian food stores. Note
Stir-fried beef with hokkien noodles
Asian-style stir-fried beef with thin hokkien noodles from Australian Women’s Weekly.
Pepper beef stir-fry with brussels sprouts
A delicious and warming pepper beef stir-fry with brussels sprouts from Australian Women’s Weekly.
Other stir fry recipes
For vegetarian stir fry options, see this collection of our favourite vegetarian stir-fry recipes. It includes recipes with cabbage, brown rice and noodle stir fry bases.
If you have chicken in your fridge instead of beef, then you need to explore our best quick chicken stir-fry recipes. Includes favourites like honey soy chicken, teriyaki chicken, nasi goreng and kung pao chicken.
More weeknight dinner inspiration
Looking for more quick meal ideas? See our family dinners in under 30 minutes.
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