Best 6 Healthy Steak Stir Fry Recipes

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Healthy steak stir fry is a delicious and nutritious meal that can be prepared in just minutes. It is a great way to use up leftover steak, and it is also a good source of protein, vegetables, and healthy fats. The best healthy steak stir fry recipes use fresh, high-quality ingredients and minimal oil or butter. They also include a variety of vegetables, such as broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots. The steak is typically cooked in a hot pan or wok until it is browned and slightly charred. Then, the vegetables are added and cooked until they are tender. Finally, the sauce is added and the dish is cooked for a few more minutes until the sauce has thickened.

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HEALTHY STEAK STIR-FRY



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This is one tasty, healthy way to enjoy your steaks, in a stir-fry!

Provided by Cody Tilberry

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 27m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon steak sauce
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil, or to taste
¼ cup sliced onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 (4 ounce) boneless beef sirloin steak, thinly sliced
½ cup broccoli florets
½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 clove garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Mix steak sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and brown sugar together in a bowl until sauce is smooth.
  • Heat sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat; saute onion and ginger over medium-high heat until onion is lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add steak, broccoli, mushrooms, and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until steak is cooked through and vegetables are soft, about 8 minutes.
  • Pour sauce over steak mixture; cook and stir until evenly coated, about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 205 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

30-MINUTE STEAK STIR FRY RECIPE



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This 30-minute Steak stir fry recipe is filling, tasty, and brimming with veggies. It's the perfect addition to your weeknight dinners.

Provided by Natalya Drozhzhin

Categories     Meats

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs Beef Steak
1 red bell peppers
8 oz broccoli
1 medium onion
1/2 bunch green onions
2 tbsp oil, (avocado or olive )
6 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp fresh ginger

Steps:

  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and ginger to create the stir fry marinade. Set aside.
  • Chop the bell peppers into strips and cut the broccoli into bite-sized pieces. Slice the onion into half rings and chop the green onion
  • Slicing against the grain, cut the Steak into thin strips.
  • Preheat a wok or deep-frying pan with oil. Add veggies (except green onion) and cook on medium-high until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same wok or pan, add Beef strips over high-heat until the Beef turns golden brown.
  • Add cooked veggies and green onions back into the wok with Beef. Pour the marinade in, give it a good toss, and cook on low for 2-4 minutes or until sauce slightly thickens.
  • Serve as-is or along with your favorite side. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 92 mg, Sodium 1100 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, UnsaturatedFat 19 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BEEF STIR-FRY



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"The best thing about a stir-fry is that you can substitute the vegetables you like most."

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 pounds skirt steak, cut into 4-inch-long pieces, then cut against the grain into 1/4-inch-thick slices
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 serrano chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (1 to 2 limes)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, grated
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
6 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/4 pound snow peas or green beans
1 12-ounce can baby corn, drained
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced (optional)

Steps:

  • Season the steak with salt and pepper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, chile pepper, sugar and lime juice until the sugar is dissolved. Add the beef, toss to coat and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil until shimmering, about 1 minute. Add the beef and cook, stirring, until cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside. Allow the liquid in the pan to reduce until thickened, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and scallions and cook 1 minute more. Add the mushrooms and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more. Add the snow peas, baby corn and bell pepper and continue cooking until all the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Return the beef to the skillet and toss to combine.

VEGETABLE STEAK STIR-FRY



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Sirloin steak and fresh vegetables take center stage in this showstopper from Pamela Brandal. "While I don't have much time to cook, I like to experiment with food," says the Park City, Illinois reader. "This quick dish is a favorite."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 pound beef top sirloin steak, cubed
3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 cups fresh cauliflowerets
2 cups julienned carrots
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 cup beef broth
1/3 cup sherry or additional broth
1 tablespoon water
1-1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry steak in 2 teaspoons oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. In the same pan, heat the remaining oil. Add the broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and garlic; stir-fry until vegetables are crisp-tender., In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, sherry or additional broth, water, soy sauce and ginger until smooth. Return beef to the pan. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add tomatoes; heat through. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 364mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

STEAK STIR-FRY



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No one would guess this elegant entree is a snap to prepare at the last minute. To save even more prep time, use frozen mixed veggies instead of fresh. Sometimes I substitute chicken, chicken bouillon and curry for the beef, beef bouillon and ginger. -Janis Plourde, Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup soy sauce
1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 large green pepper, julienned
1 cup julienned carrots or sliced celery
5 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Dissolve bouillon in water. Combine the cornstarch and soy sauce until smooth; add to bouillon. Set aside. Toss beef with garlic, ginger and pepper. In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, stir-fry beef in 1 tablespoon oil until meat is no longer pink; remove and keep warm. , Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil; stir-fry vegetables until crisp-tender. Stir soy sauce mixture and add to the skillet; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Return meat to pan and heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1484mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

QUICK BEEF STIR-FRY



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Quick and easy. I make this on my busiest weeknights.

Provided by inesgosner

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound beef sirloin, cut into 2-inch strips
1 ½ cups fresh broccoli florets
1 red bell pepper, cut into matchsticks
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1 green onion, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir beef until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Move beef to the side of the wok and add broccoli, bell pepper, carrots, green onion, and garlic to the center of the wok. Cook and stir vegetables for 2 minutes.
  • Stir beef into vegetables and season with soy sauce and sesame seeds. Continue to cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 2 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 526.2 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of steak: For stir-fries, flank steak, skirt steak, or sirloin steak are good choices. They are tender and flavorful, and they cook quickly.
  • Slice the steak against the grain: This will help the steak cook evenly and make it more tender.
  • Marinate the steak: Marinating the steak in a flavorful marinade will help to tenderize it and add flavor.
  • Cook the steak over high heat: This will help to sear the steak and lock in the juices.
  • Do not overcook the steak: Overcooked steak will be tough and chewy. Cook the steak until it reaches your desired doneness.
  • Add vegetables to the stir-fry: Vegetables add color, flavor, and nutrients to the stir-fry. Choose your favorite vegetables and add them to the stir-fry.
  • Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is what brings the stir-fry together. Choose a sauce that you enjoy and that complements the flavors of the steak and vegetables.

Conclusion:

Steak stir-fry is a delicious and healthy meal that can be made in just 30 minutes. It is a great way to use up leftover steak or to make a quick and easy weeknight meal. With a few simple tips, you can make a steak stir-fry that is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give steak stir-fry a try. You won't be disappointed!

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