Quick Beef Stir Fry (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, separated
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1 pound fresh flank steak, cut into thin strips against the grain
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1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
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2 cups fresh broccoli florets, bite-sized pieces
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1 red bell pepper, chopped into small chunks
→ Flavorful Sauce
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1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
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1/2 cup warm water
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1/4 cup pure honey
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1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger root
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3-4 garlic cloves, finely minced
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1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
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3 tablespoons cornstarch for thickening
# Instructions:
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Start cooking your rice or noodles if you plan to serve them alongside this dish. Get all your ingredients ready beforehand since the cooking happens lightning-fast. Trim any excess fat from the steak and slice it very thinly across the grain into bite-sized strips. In a mixing bowl, combine all sauce ingredients and whisk until completely smooth.
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Pour 1 tablespoon of olive oil into a large skillet and place over high heat. Allow the pan to get really hot for several minutes - you'll know it's ready when the oil starts to shimmer.
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Toss in the sliced onion, broccoli florets, and bell pepper pieces. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes, keeping everything moving in the pan frequently. The vegetables should be tender but still have a nice crunch. Remove them to a clean plate.
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Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to your hot skillet. Scatter the beef strips in a single layer across the pan, making sure they're spread out nicely. Let them sear undisturbed for about a minute, then flip and cook for another minute. Remember - beef cooks quickly and can become tough if overdone, so keeping it slightly pink is perfect.
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Return the cooked vegetables to the skillet with the beef. Pour in your prepared sauce and toss everything together until well coated. Keep stirring for 1-3 minutes until the sauce thickens beautifully. Remove from heat right away and serve hot over your choice of rice or noodles.
# Notes:
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This restaurant-quality stir fry comes together in just 30 minutes and beats takeout every time
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The key to perfect stir fry is having all ingredients prepped before you start cooking - the process moves very quickly
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Slicing the beef against the grain ensures tender, easy-to-chew pieces