Can you put honey in stir fry sauce?

Yes, absolutely. Honey adds a natural sweetness and helps the sauce become glossy and thick when reduced in the pan.

What is the secret ingredient in stir fry?

Balance. The mix of soy, oyster sauce, and black pepper in this dish brings salt, umami, sweetness, and heat—all working together.

What does honey pepper sauce taste like?

It’s sweet up front with a bold peppery finish. Think savory-sweet with a kick that lingers but never overwhelms.

What sauce goes with beef?

Beef pairs well with sauces that have soy, garlic, pepper, and a bit of acid or sweetness—like this honey pepper sauce or even a garlic hoisin glaze.

Beef Stir Fry with Honey Pepper Sauce

Name: Beef Stir Fry with Honey Pepper Sauce | Quick & Delicious
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Chinese-Inspired
Ingredients: **For the Sauce**; 2 1/2 tbsp soy sauce (not dark soy); 3 tbsp honey; 1 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce (or hoisin); 1 1/2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine (or mirin, dry sherry); 2 tbsp water; 1 tsp coarsely crushed black pepper (or 1/2 tsp ground black pepper); **For the Stir Fry**; 2 tbsp peanut oil (or vegetable/canola); 1 garlic clove, finely minced; 1/2 onion, peeled and sliced; 500g / 1 lb thinly sliced steak (tenderloin, flank, sirloin/Porterhouse/strip, etc.)

Description

This quick Beef Stir Fry with Honey Pepper Sauce is bold, sweet, and savory with a peppery kick. Perfect for weeknights and ready in just 15 minutes.

Ingredients

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**For the Sauce**

2 1/2 tbsp soy sauce (not dark soy)

3 tbsp honey

1 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce (or hoisin)

1 1/2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine (or mirin, dry sherry)

2 tbsp water

1 tsp coarsely crushed black pepper (or 1/2 tsp ground black pepper)

**For the Stir Fry**

2 tbsp peanut oil (or vegetable/canola)

1 garlic clove, finely minced

1/2 onion, peeled and sliced

500g / 1 lb thinly sliced steak (tenderloin, flank, sirloin/Porterhouse/strip, etc.)

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Instructions

1. Mix all sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.

2. Heat oil in a wok or skillet over high heat until just smoking.

3. Add garlic and onion. Stir fry for 1 minute until onion starts to turn translucent.

4. Add beef and stir fry for 1 minute, or until just cooked through.

5. Remove beef from pan and set aside.

6. Lower heat to medium-high. Pour sauce into the pan and simmer for about 1 minute until it thickens.

7. Return the beef and juices to the pan. Toss to coat and heat through for another minute.

8. Serve hot with steamed rice or cauliflower rice.

Notes

Use steak suitable for grilling—slice against the grain for extra tenderness.

Avoid dark soy sauce as it’s too strong for this sauce.

For an alcohol-free version, replace cooking wine and water with low-sodium chicken broth, and reduce soy sauce to 2 tbsp.

Great with chicken, pork, or turkey too.

Pair with Asian slaw or a cucumber salad for freshness.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stir Fry
Cuisine: Chinese-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 473.68
Sugar: 13.77g
Sodium: 876.12mg
Fat: 34.34g
Saturated Fat: 12.39g
Carbohydrates: 16.02g
Fiber: 0.32g
Protein: 24.21g
Cholesterol: 87.5mg