20 Delicious Recipes to Make with Beef Strips

Beef strips, also known as stir-fry beef, offer a quick and easy way to put a flavorful meal on the table in minutes. Their thin, uniform shape means they cook up fast while still delivering that satisfying beefy flavor we crave.

If you’ve got a package of beef strips on hand but aren’t sure how to use them, this article is for you. We’ve gathered 20 speedy, delicious recipes that make the most of stir-fry beef’s versatility. From classic Chinese takeout favorites to Tex-Mex fajitas, keep reading for weeknight dinner inspiration!

Quick and Easy Stir-Fry Recipes

Stir-frying is one of the quickest cooking methods, perfect for thin beef strips. Just cook the meat and veggies in batches for maximum flavor.

• Mongolian Beef: Toss beef in a sweet-savory sauce with garlic, ginger, and scallions. Serve over rice.

• Beef and Broccoli: A classic pairing tossed with oyster sauce, garlic, and sesame oil.

• Beef with Snow Peas: Sear beef and snow peas in soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger.

• Beef and Pepper Stir-Fry: Strips of colorful bell peppers flavorful addition.

• Beef and Green Bean Stir-Fry: For added crunch, use fresh snap beans.

One-Pot and Sheet Pan Meals

Keep dishes minimal with these all-in-one beef strip meals.

• Fajitas: Grill seasoned beef and veggies on a sheet pan or in a cast iron skillet.

• Beef Teriyaki: Simmer strips in a teriyaki sauce with pineapple and bell pepper.

• Sweet and Sour Beef: Toss beef in a sticky glazed sauce with pineapple and red bell pepper.

• Beef and Vegetable Soup: Simmer beef strips and veggies like carrots, onion, and celery in broth.

• Cheesesteak Skillet: Sauté beef, peppers, and onions, then melt cheese on top.

Salads and Wraps

Thinly sliced beef strips make speedy, protein-packed salad toppers and fillings for wraps.

• Thai Beef Salad: Toss beef with fresh herbs, chiles, lime juice, and romaine lettuce.

• Steak Cobb Salad: Top salad greens with beef, chopped egg, avocado, bacon, tomato, and blue cheese.

• Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad: Julienned beef, rice noodles, herbs, peanuts, and nuoc cham dressing.

• Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps: Top bib lettuce leaves with kimchi, pickled carrots, cucumber, and beef.

• Southwest Wraps: Fill tortillas with beef, black beans, corn, cheese, lettuce, and salsa.

Pasta and Noodle Bowls

Tender beef strips pair great with noodles and pasta for satisfying one-dish meals.

• Beef Lo Mein: Toss strips with lo mein noodles, bok choy, and oyster sauce.

• Beef Udon Noodle Soup: Simmer udon noodles in dashi broth with beef, mushrooms, and scallions.

• Beef Carbonara: Sauté beef with spaghetti, peas, and a creamy egg sauce.

• Beef Stroganoff: Simmer beef strips in sour cream sauce with mushrooms and egg noodles.

• Pad See Ew: Stir-fry rice noodles with beef in sweet soy sauce with Chinese broccoli.

Taco Fillings and Toppings

Thin strips of beef offer a quick-cooking taco filling or tostada topping.

• Carne Asada Tacos: Season strips with lime, cumin, chili powder and cilantro.

• Korean Beef Tacos: Top corn tortillas with kimchi coleslaw and gochujang mayo.

• Steak Fajita Tacos: Sauté beef with onions and peppers and add to warm tortillas.

• Steak Tostadas: Layer beef strips with refried beans, lettuce, cheese, and avocado on crispy tortillas.

Hearty Skillet Dishes

Budget-friendly beef strips shine in these savory one-pan creations.

• Shepherd’s Pie: Top beef and veggie skillet filling with creamy mashed potatoes.

• Beef Enchiladas: Stuff tortillas with beef, onion, chiles and top with red sauce and cheese.

• Beef and Potato Hash: Cook beef strips with potatoes, peppers and a sunny side up egg on top.

• Beef and Vegetable Curry: Simmer strips in an aromatic coconut curry sauce with vegetables.

• Beef and Black Bean Chili: Brown beef strips, black beans, tomatoes, onion, garlic, chili powder, and cumin.