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Char Siu Beef Stir-Fry

Char Siu Beef Stir-Fry

with Veggies & Garlic Rice
4.0(53)Review summaryRead review summary highlights
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on April 01, 2026
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Calories
: 
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Protein
: 
43.2g protein
Preparation Time
: 
25 minutes
Difficulty
: 
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Sesame
  • Soy
  • Gluten
  • Wheat
  • Gluten
  • Soy
  • May contain traces of allergens

It's easy to make this Chinese-inspired dish when you have quick-cooking beef strips and the right stir-fry paste handy. Offering the perfect balance of sweet, salty and umami-rich flavours, the char siu paste works wonders with the zingy lime zest in the pan, while the fragrant rice makes the perfect accompaniment. Check out our tips for little chefs and get the kids involved!

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

3 clove

garlic

1 packet

jasmine rice

(May be present: Wheat, Gluten, Soy)

1

carrot

1

capsicum

1 bag

green beans

½

lime

½ packet

sesame oil blend

(Contains: Sesame)

1 packet

char siu paste

(Contains: Soy)

1 packet

beef strips

1 packet

crispy shallots

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

20 g

butter

(Contains: Milk)

1.25 cup

water

1 tbs

soy sauce (or gluten-free tamari soy sauce)

(Contains: Soy, Gluten)

Energy (kJ)3484 kJ
Fat23.7 g
of which saturates10.2 g
Carbohydrate111.6 g
of which sugars42.3 g
Protein43.2 g
Sodium1207 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
•Medium Pan
•Lid
•Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

1
1

• Finely chop garlic. • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and a dash of olive oil over medium heat. Cook 1/2 the garlic until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. • Add jasmine rice, the water and a generous pinch of salt, then bring to the boil. Stir, cover with a lid and reduce heat to low. • Cook for 12 minutes, then remove from heat. Keep covered until rice is tender and the water is absorbed, 10-15 minutes (the rice will finish cooking it its own steam, so don't peek!).

2
2

• While rice is cooking, thinly slice carrot into half-moons. Roughly chop capsicum. • Trim and halve green beans. Zest lime to get a generous pinch, then cut into wedges. • In a small bowl, combine char siu paste, sesame oil blend (see ingredients) and the soy sauce.

Little Chefs: Take charge by mixing the ingredients for the sauce!

3
3

• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over high heat. When oil is hot, cook beef strips, in batches, until browned and cooked through, 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a plate. • Wipe out frying pan, then return to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook carrot, capsicum and green beans, tossing, until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add Asian greens, lime zest and remaining garlic. Cook until fragrant and greens are just wilted, 1-2 minutes. • Stir in char siu sauce and simmer until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes. Return beef to pan, tossing to coat.

TIP: Cooking the beef in batches over a high heat helps it stay tender.

4
4

• Divide garlic rice between bowls. Top with char siu beef stir-fry. • Sprinkle with crispy shallots. Serve with lime wedges.

Little Chefs: Add the finishing touch by sprinkling the crispy shallots on top!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Some found the sauce overly sweet, while others praised the dish as delicious and full of flavour.
  • Ease of prep: Customers appreciated the simple preparation, with one noting minimal washing up due to using only two pans and one bowl.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding more variety of vegetables to enhance the dish.
AI-generated from customer reviews

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