It’s the ultimate weeknight dinner because it’s ready in less than 30 minutes, and the leftovers keep well for several days in the fridge. I love making stir-fries, and I especially like this quick and easy steak stir-fry. Beef strips, onions, and bell peppers are quickly sauteed and then flavored with a simple Chinese-style sauce. Sesame oil and sesame seeds finish the dish, rounding out the flavors and enhancing the presentation. This dish is pretty, flavorful, and easy to make.
Instructions
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For the Sauce
Soy sauce: I use reduced-sodium soy sauce. You can use a gluten-free alternative if needed. Rice vinegar: This mild vinegar is perfect in Asian-style dishes. Honey: I use a small amount of real honey. You can use a sugar-free honey if you wish (note that this one contains xylitol). Cornstarch: A small amount to help thicken the sauce.
Mix the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set them aside. Cook the beef strips in oil. Remove them to a platter. Try not to overcook the beef - as mentioned above, sirloin can become tough pretty easily. Leave the vegetables in the skillet and add the sauce and cooked beef. Cook until the sauce thickens. Keep this step brief to avoid overcooking the meat and vegetables. Off heat, drizzle the dish with sesame oil and garnish it with sesame seeds. Serve immediately. Once you have everything prepped, cooking is a matter of minutes. So you should definitely prep everything in advance! Slice the vegetables and mix the sauce before you start cooking, because once you start, everything happens fast, and you won’t have time for any prep work.
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