Go Back
Beef with celery
Nata Fit

Chinese Beef & Celery Stir Fry (Easy, Healthy & High Protein)

This Chinese-style Beef & Celery Stir Fry is packed with protein, loaded with fresh vegetables, and comes together in about 30 minutes. Tender marinated beef, crunchy celery, garlic, and simple seasonings create an incredibly flavorful stir fry that's perfect with rice, noodles, or your favorite side dish.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 440
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 2 cups 400 g uncooked brown rice (or white rice)
  • Water
For the Beef Marinade
  • 12 oz 350 g beef, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
Vegetables
  • 1½ lb 700 g celery, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
  • 4 pcs large garlic cloves minced
Seasonings
  • 4 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Chili flakes or chili powder optional, to taste
  • 1½ tbsp light soy sauce

Equipment

  • Large wok or large skillet
  • Medium saucepan or rice cooker
  • Sharp chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Rinse the rice 3–4 times with warm water until the water becomes almost clear.
  2. Cook the rice according to your preferred method or follow the stovetop instructions below.
  3. Slice the beef into thin strips about 1–1½ inches (2.5–4 cm) wide.
  4. Combine the beef with the cornstarch, soy sauce, and black pepper. Mix well and let it marinate while preparing the vegetables.
  5. Cut the celery into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces and finely mince the garlic.
  6. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the beef until it's almost fully cooked.
  7. Add one-third of the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
  8. Add the celery and stir-fry for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. Reduce the heat. Add the salt, black pepper, paprika, chili (if using), soy sauce, and the remaining garlic. Stir everything together and cook for another minute.
  10. Remove from the heat and serve immediately with steamed rice. Kimchi makes an excellent side dish.

Notes

• Slice the beef against the grain for the most tender texture.
• Don't overcook the celery—it should remain slightly crisp for the best flavor and texture.
• Prepare all the ingredients before heating the wok, as stir-frying moves quickly.
• Fresh garlic provides the best flavor.
• This recipe also works well with jasmine rice, white rice, rice noodles, or cauliflower rice.