Beef Stir Fry
Never mind take-out, this homemade Beef Stir Fry recipe literally takes minutes to make and rivals your favorite Chinese restaurant!
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean beef such as sirloin or flank steak , cut against the grain into thin strips
- 2 tablespoons oil (I use and recommend avocado oil for high heat cooking)
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger , minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic , minced
- 1 large carrot , thinly sliced at a diagonal
- 2 cups snow peas , ends trimmed
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms , such as white button or cremini
- 1 cup bean sprouts or other vegetable of choice
- For the Sauce:
- 1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce (GF or paleo: use coconut aminos)
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- or sugar free alternative (for low sugar or paleo)
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl, stirring until the sugar and cornstarch are dissolved. Set aside.Heat the wok over high heat and add the oil. Once very hot, working quickly add the beef and fry, searing all sides, for 1-2 minutes. Add the carrots, garlic and ginger and fry for another minute or two. Add the remaining vegetables and fry for another two minutes. Do not over-cook, you want the vegetables to retain some "crunch." Stir in the sauce and simmer for a minute until thickened and then remove from heat.Serve immediately with steamed rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 382kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 1292mgPotassium: 739mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 3088IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 4mg
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