Can you stir-fry veggies and beef in a stove top skillet?

Question

Beef first then veggies?

Answer 1

beef first then veggies Exactly! The skillet is the quicker way to go, well besides ordering

Answer 2

Yes, that's the way I always cook my stir fry.
I would do veggies first then put aside to wait in a bowl. Stir fry the beef and return cooked veggies to the beef. I do this because the veggies take longer to cook and you want all to be ready at the same time.

Answer 3

We do it all the time. We have a deep skillet we use for it. Cook the beef in it first, then once it's done or at least almost done, take it out and put in the vegetables. Once they're as done as you want them, add the beef back in. Chicken or pork is good, too, but shrimp is great. Kroger and Meijer often have bags of frozen shrimp on sale. Just remember that the shrimp is precooked, and you just need to get it hot.

Answer 4

Yes, the key is to have the skillet screaming hot! You need to put a little oil--amount depends on if it's a coated pan or not. There is wok oil avail at grocery but veg oil works great. Beef first then push to the sides and veggies in the center. bon appetite!

Answer 5

Yes! Cook with a little oil in HOT skillet--stir and cook and then add those yummy veggies in!! Stir!! Sounds great--I'll make some this weekend!

Answer 6

Yes you can.

STIR-FRIED BEEF AND BROCCOLI

BEEF:
2 tsp. soy sauce
1/4 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 lb. boneless sirloin, cut across the grain into 1/4 inch thick slices

SAUCE:
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tbsp. med. dry sherry or scotch
1/4 c. chicken or beef broth or water
1 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. Oriental sesame oil

STIR-FRY:
3 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tbsp. minced peeled fresh ginger root
1 tbsp. minced garlic
1 (4 inch) fresh red chili, seeded and minced (wear rubber gloves)
1/2 tsp. dried hot red pepper flakes
1 lb. broccoli, cut into flowerets and stems peeled and cut into 1/2 inch thick sticks
Cooked rice as an accompaniment

STIR FRIED GROUND BEEF AND VEGETABLES

1 lb. ground beef
1 tsp. cornstarch
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. paprika
2 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. oil
8 oz. mushrooms, sliced
2 tsp. cornstarch
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1 pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 stalks celery, sliced
3 carrots, sliced thin
3 scallions, sliced
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chicken broth or water
1/8 tsp. pepper

Mix ground beef with cornstarch, garlic, soy sauce and paprika. Allow to stand 15 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare vegetables. Over medium heat, allow skillet to become very hot. Add oil. Place into skillet, pepper, celery, mushrooms, carrots, scallions, and salt.
Stir and turn for 3 minutes or until cooked but crisp. Remove from skillet and set aside. Put beef mixture into skillet and stir fry for 3 minutes until cooked. Add vegetables. Mix cornstarch, broth, soy sauce, and pepper and add to skillet. Cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. Serves 4.

Answer 7

Definitely, I do it all the time. Make sure you use a little olive oil so the beef doesn't stick.

Answer 8

yeah first beef and when the beef is almost cook add the veggies.
enjoy!

Answer 9

Yes but the veggies will be firm and crunchier. If thats the taste your going for, than, absolutely, go for it and enjoy.

Answer 10

Yep, you got it.