Description
A quick and nutritious healthy steak stir fry that’s gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and packed with colorful vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound steak (sirloin, skirt, or flank)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper
- 1 cup snow peas
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Begin by patting your steak dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture and freeze for 20-30 minutes for easier slicing.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, fresh orange juice, honey, cornstarch, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then the sliced steak seasoned with salt and pepper. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes.
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the carrots and asparagus for 3 minutes. Then add bell peppers and snow peas, and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and stir for 1 minute, allowing it to release its aroma.
- Return the cooked steak to the skillet, pour the sauce over everything, and toss together. Cook for about 3 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat, stir in sesame seeds, and serve immediately over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Choose well-marbled cuts for tender, flavorful beef.
- Enhances the natural flavors; adjust salt to taste.
- Add sesame oil for flavor.
- Freshly minced garlic adds flavor.
- Slice carrots thin for quick cooking.
- Trim asparagus ends for even cooking.
- Use coconut aminos for soy-free option.
- Substitute rice vinegar with apple cider vinegar if needed.
- Lemon juice can be an alternative to orange juice.
- Use maple syrup for a vegan sweetener.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg