Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, sliced thin
- 2 cups fresh vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, broccoli)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cups jasmine or basmati rice (uncooked)
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Slice the steak into thin strips and chop the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook rice according to package instructions until fluffy.
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over high heat. Add steak and sear for about 3 minutes until browned.
- Stir in chopped vegetables and minced garlic; stir-fry for another 5 minutes until veggies are crisp-tender.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, and cornstarch with water until smooth. Pour this over the steak mixture in the skillet.
- Serve over fluffy rice and garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: You can swap out beef for chicken or tofu for varied flavors. Customize your vegetable selection based on seasonal options or what you have on hand—carrots or snap peas are excellent choices. For an added burst of flavor, consider squeezing some fresh citrus juice over the bowl just before serving.