4tablespoonsreduced-sodium soy sauce(or a gluten-free alternative)
1tablespoonrice vinegar
1tablespoonhoney
1teaspooncornstarch
Stir fry:
2tablespoonsavocado oildivided
1.5pound top sirloin steakcut into thin strips
1onionmedium, sliced
2bell peppersmedium, cut into thin strips
1cupsnow peas
1tablespoonfresh garlicminced
1tablespoonfresh ginger rootminced
1tablespoonsesame oil
1teaspoonsesame seeds
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and cornstarch. Set aside.
In a large, deep skillet or a wok, heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef and stir-fry for 2 minutes, just until no longer raw. Try not to overcook the beef - sirloin can become tough pretty easily. Remove the beef to a plate using a slotted spoon.
To the same skillet, add the remaining oil, then add the onions and bell peppers and stir-fry until just tender, about 4 minutes.
Add the garlic, ginger, and snow peas. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. If the pan gets too hot, lower the heat to medium. Try not to overcook the vegetables. Stir-fried veggies should be tender-crisp.
Mix the sauce again and add it to the skillet, then add the beef. Cook, stirring, until everything is well coated and the sauce slightly thickens, about 1 more minute. Keep this step brief to avoid overcooking the meat and vegetables.
Transfer the stir-fry to a serving platter. Drizzle it with sesame oil and sprinkle it with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
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Notes
Instead of bell peppers and snow peas, you can use 2-3 cups of any chopped vegetable suitable for stir-frying, such as small broccoli florets, thinly sliced carrots, or button mushrooms.
If you enjoy spicy food, add a tablespoon of sriracha sauce to the soy sauce mixture.
Like all stir-fry recipes, prepping the vegetables takes the longest. 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.
The best way to tenderize meat is with a marinade that contains vinegar. But if you use top sirloin strips and make sure you don't overcook them, the beef comes out quite tender. So, I don't bother with marinating it. However, if you wish, you can place the beef strips in a resealable bag, add a mixture of avocado oil and rice vinegar (2 tablespoons of each) plus a teaspoon of minced garlic, seal the bag well, place it on a plate, and refrigerate it overnight.
You can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 3-4 days. Reheat them gently, covered, in the microwave at 50% power. The leftovers can also be frozen in a freezer-safe container or freezer bags for up to three months.