Beef-And-Watermelon Stir-Fry Recipe

Name: Beef-And-Watermelon Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound sirloin strip steak, cut into thin strips; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons cold water; 2 teaspoons lite soy sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil; 2 tablespoons dry white wine; 2 tablespoons hot water; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 1 medium-size sweet onion, halved and sliced; 12 ounces fresh sugar snap peas; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; 16 ounces watermelon, rind removed and cut into sticks (about 2 cups); 2 cups hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 pound sirloin strip steak, cut into thin strips
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons cold water
2 teaspoons lite soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons dry white wine
2 tablespoons hot water
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 medium-size sweet onion, halved and sliced
12 ounces fresh sugar snap peas
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
16 ounces watermelon, rind removed and cut into sticks (about 2 cups)
2 cups hot cooked rice

1
Toss together first 6 ingredients and 1 Tbsp. wine. Let stand 30 minutes. Meanwhile, stir together hot water, hoisin, and remaining 1 Tbsp. wine.
2
Remove beef from marinade, discarding marinade. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper; cook half of beef in 1 1/2 tsp. hot canola oil in a large skillet over high heat, without stirring, 45 seconds or until browned; turn beef, and cook 30 seconds or until browned. Transfer to a warm plate. Repeat with remaining 1 1/2 tsp. oil and beef.
3
Stir-fry onion in remaining 1 Tbsp. hot canola oil in skillet over medium-high heat 2 minutes or until tender. Add sugar snap peas, ginger, and crushed red pepper; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add beef and hoisin mixture; stir-fry 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in watermelon. Add salt, black pepper, and red pepper to taste. Serve immediately with hot cooked rice.

1186

kcal

Calories

Fat

188

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound sirloin strip steak, cut into thin strips, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 2 teaspoons cold water, and more.

Yes, Beef-And-Watermelon Stir-Fry falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Beef-And-Watermelon Stir-Fry

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