Ingredients

  • 1 pound sirloin steak — cut into thin, bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil — divided
  • 1 red bell pepper — cored and cut into thin slices
  • 3 cups chopped mixed vegetables of choice — such as broccoli, snap peas, or carrots
  • 1 8-ounce can sliced water chestnuts — drained
  • 3 medium green onions — finely chopped; divided
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds — optional
  • Prepared brown rice — quinoa, noodles, or cauliflower rice — for serving
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup water
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes — plus additional to taste
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Ready In 30 Minutes

Servings: 3

Cooking Instructions

Step 1

  • Place the beef in a bowl and top with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and black pepper. Stir to coat then set aside to marinade while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
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Step 2

  • Prepare the sauce: In a medium mixing bowl or large measuring cup, stir together the soy sauce, water, maple syrup, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch. Set aside.
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Step 3

  • Continue with the stir fry: In a large, deep sauté pan or wok, heat 1/2 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot but not smoking, add the beef. Cook until the beef is browned on all sides and fully cooked through, about 4 minutes.
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  • Length: 4 minutes

Step 4

  • Remove the beef and any juices that have collected in the skillet to a plate and set aside.
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Step 5

  • Heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil.
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Step 6

  • Add the bell pepper and other vegetables. Cook for 4 minutes, or until slightly softened and lightly browned.
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  • Length: 4 minutes

Step 7

  • When the vegetables are ready, add the water chestnuts and return the beef and juices to the pan.
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Step 8

  • Pour in the sauce and toss to coat.
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Step 9

  • Let simmer 3 to 4 minutes to thicken and warm the beef through. Stir in about half of the green onions.
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  • Length: 3 minutes

Step 10

  • Sprinkle the sesame seeds and remaining green onions over the top.
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Step 11

  • Serve warm, with additional red pepper flakes and/or soy sauce as desired.
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