Ingredients
1 lb flank steak or sirloin, sliced against the grain
2 red bell peppers, julienned
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
1 tbsp unrefined cane sugar or honey
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
1/4 cup water or beef broth
Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
Preheat skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp vegetable oil and 1 tbsp sesame oil
Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant
Add beef strips in a single layer; cook 2-3 minutes per side without overcrowding
Remove beef and set aside
Add peppers to pan; cook 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp
In same pan, mix soy sauce, sugar, water/broth, and 1 tbsp reserved beef oil
Return beef to pan with peppers; simmer 2-3 minutes until sauce reduces
Finish with garnish of green onions
Notes
Slice beef against the grain for maximum tenderness
Use tamari for gluten-free version
Add broccoli florets or carrots for additional veggies
Store leftovers in airtight container up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: High Protein Meals
- Method: Pan Searing
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 8500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
