Sesame Steak Stir-Fry Recipe

Name: Sesame Steak Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil; 8 ounces top round steak, thinly sliced against the grain; 2 bunches scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 English cucumber, quartered and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 head napa cabbage, cut into 1-inch-thick strips; 1 cup shredded carrots (about 2); 1 tablespoon minced peeled ginger; 2 red jalapeno peppers, halved, seeded and thinly sliced; 3 cups cooked white rice, for serving

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
8 ounces top round steak, thinly sliced against the grain
2 bunches scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 English cucumber, quartered and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 head napa cabbage, cut into 1-inch-thick strips
1 cup shredded carrots (about 2)
1 tablespoon minced peeled ginger
2 red jalapeno peppers, halved, seeded and thinly sliced
3 cups cooked white rice, for serving

1
Whisk the brown sugar, soy sauce, cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water and 2 teaspoons sesame oil in a bowl.
2
Add the steak and toss.
3
Heat a large skillet over high heat; add 2 teaspoons sesame oil.
4
Add the scallions, cucumber and cabbage; stir-fry until the vegetables start softening, about 2 minutes.
5
Add the carrots and 1/4 cup water; cook, stirring, until the water evaporates and the vegetables are tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
6
Transfer to a bowl; wipe out the skillet.
7
Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons sesame oil in the skillet over medium-high heat.
8
Add the ginger and jalapenos; stir-fry 30 seconds.
9
Transfer the steak to the skillet using a slotted spoon; stir-fry until browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
10
Add the steak marinade back to the skillet and cook, stirring, until thick, about 2 minutes.
11
Return the vegetables to the skillet and heat through.
12
Serve over rice.
13
Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

807

kcal

Calories

Fat

130

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Sesame Steak 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.

Sesame Steak Stir-Fry

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