Description
A quick and flavorful Bok Choy Stir-Fried Beef recipe ready in 20 minutes, combining tender flank steak with fresh bok choy and a savory, tangy sauce for a perfect weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Beef and Marinade
- 1 lb Lean Flank Steak
- 1 tbsp Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
Vegetables
- 4 cups Baby Bok Choy
- 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger
Sauce
- 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1 tbsp Hoisin Sauce (optional)
- 1 tbsp Sriracha (optional)
- 3 tbsp Low-Sodium Soy Sauce (remaining for sauce)
For Cooking and Garnish
- 1 spray Cooking Spray
- 2 tbsp Green Onions (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef: Slice the flank steak thinly and toss it with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and cornstarch. Let it marinate for about 5 minutes while you prepare the sauce.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the remaining 3 tablespoons soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, water, hoisin sauce (optional), and sriracha (optional) until well combined.
- Cook Aromatics: Heat a large skillet over high heat and spray with cooking spray. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook the Beef: Add the marinated beef to the hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until browned but still tender. Remove the beef and set aside.
- Stir-fry Vegetables: Re-spray the skillet and add bok choy stems and red bell pepper slices. Stir-fry for about 2 minutes, then add bok choy leaves and cook for another 1-2 minutes until wilted.
- Combine and Simmer: Return the cooked beef to the skillet. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir to coat everything evenly. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds over the top. Serve hot over your choice of cauliflower rice or brown rice.
Notes
- Substitute flank steak with chicken, shrimp, or tofu for dietary variations.
- Use regular bok choy or other leafy greens if baby bok choy is unavailable.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute tamari for soy sauce and arrowroot powder for cornstarch.
- Omit hoisin sauce or sriracha to adjust sweetness or heat to your preference.
- Olive oil can be substituted for sesame oil and cooking spray.
- Serving over cauliflower rice lowers carbs and calories, making it a lighter meal.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: bok choy beef stir fry, quick beef stir fry, healthy Asian stir fry, flank steak stir fry, easy dinner recipes
