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Thin Cut Steak Stir Fry

This simple thin sliced steak recipe cooks in a flash and has traditional Asian flavors, making Thin Cut Steak Stir Fry the perfect one-pan meal everyone will love.
Servings: 4 servings
Chef Alli
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

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Ingredients
 

Beef

  • 1 pound thin-sliced steak such as bottom or top round, eye of round, or sirloin etc.
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Veggies

  • 1 medium yellow onion very thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves minced garlic may substitute 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger root I use Gourmet Gardens ginger paste from a tube
  • 15 ounce package frozen stir fry vegetables If a sauce pouch is included with the stir fry vegetables, just discard it
  • cooked rice for serving

Garnishments (Optional)

  • 2 scallions green parts only, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes recommded, especially if you like some kick

Instructions
 

Prep the Steak

  • Remove the stack of sliced steak from the packaging and place onto a large cutting board.
    1 pound thin-sliced steak
  • Using a sharp knife, slice across the stack, cutting the steak into long 1-inch slices. Next, cut the slices into strips or pieces, about 1-inch in size or a bit larger, pulling the pieces apart so they are separated.
  • Place the steak pieces into a large mixing bowl. Combine the cornstarch and baking soda and sprinkle it over the beef; toss to combine, coating all the pieces of steak well.
    1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon baking soda

Make the Sauce

  • In a large measuring cup, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, oyster sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Whisk until the cornstarch and sugar are well dissolved; reserve.
    3 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Cook the Steak

  • In a large, deep skillet (12-inch is ideal) over medium-high heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot and sizzling, add the prepared steak pieces, working in two separate batches so the pan doesn’t become overcrowded.
    3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Once the steak pieces are added to the hot oil, don’t move them around. Wait one minute (or just until the pieces are a deep golden brown), then turn and repeat on the second side.
  • Remove the browned beef to a plate, then repeat the process with the remaining beef. **Because the steak is so thin, browning the beef literally just takes 1-2 minutes total to cook.

Prepare the Stir Fry

  • To the drippings in the same skillet, still over medium-high heat, add the onion, garlic, and ginger; cook 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring often. (You may need to add a bit more oil to the skillet at this point.)
    1 medium yellow onion, 4 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon minced ginger root
  • Add the frozen vegetables and the reserved browned steak to the skillet; pour in the prepared sauce. Cook the stir fry just until hot throughout, 1-2 minutes.
    15 ounce package frozen stir fry vegetables

Serve

  • Serve the stir fry over warm rice, garnished with scallions, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes, if using.
    cooked rice

Notes

Recipe Tips 
Don't season this dish with salt and pepper UNTIL you do a taste test first. Depending on the brand of soy sauce used, some are quite salty.
Stretch this dish to feed more mouths by adding two bags of stir fry veggies instead of just one.
If you've got veggies in your veggie drawer that are about to "go south" this is the perfect dish to use them in, such as bell peppers (diced) or broccoli (bite-size pieces).
When it's time to add the steak to the skillet in this recipe, be sure it is very well preheated! When the meat hits that oil, you want lots of SIZZLE since this is what really heightens flavor when it comes to caramelizing the exterior of the beef.

Nutrition

Calories: 398kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 29gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 1387mgPotassium: 645mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5476IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 4mg
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