Steak Stir Fry

Quick and easy steak stir fry is a healthy dinner made with whatever fresh or frozen vegetables you have on hand. This is a simple weeknight meal you can throw together in 20 minutes. 

Ingredients:

Cooking:

1. Combine all of the sauce ingredients to a small bowl, whisk together and set aside.  
2. Sprinkle both sides of the steak with salt and pepper then cut the steak against the grain into thin strips, about 3 inches long. In a large wok, cast iron skillet or deep saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over medium-high heat until very hot and oil starts to ripple. Add the steak and cook for 2 minutes without touching then flip and cook on the other side for another 1-2 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F and the outsides are brown and crispy. You may need to do two batches of steak so it’s not overlapping. Too many pieces of steak at once will steam the steak rather than crisp the outsides. Once it’s done, use tongs to remove the steak to a plate.  
3. Reduce the heat to medium then add the other 1 tablespoon of sesame oil to the pan and use a wooden spoon to scrape any brown bits off the bottom. Add all of the vegetables, except for the leafy ends of the bok choy, to the pan and stir to cook until almost tender over medium-high heat, about 5-6 minutes.  
4. Place the steak back in the pan and add the prepared sauce. Stir frequently until thickened, about 3 minutes. Add the leafy greens of the bok choy and cook for another minute until wilted. Sprinkle with green onion and sesame seeds. Serve over white or brown rice, noodles or in a lettuce wrap.

Safe Handling Tips:

• Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat. 
• Separate raw meat from other foods. 
• Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat. 
• Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods. 
• Wash all produce prior to use. 
• Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes. Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer. 
• Refrigerate leftovers promptly. 

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