South Of The Border Stir Fry Recipe

Name: South Of The Border Stir Fry Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound beef top round steak; 1 c. salsa; 1/4 c. cool water; 2 tbsp. snipped parsley; 2 teaspoon vinegar; 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon grnd cumin; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 tbsp. veg. oil; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 1 sm. onion, minced; 1 (7 ounce.) can whole kernel corn w/sweet peppers; 5 c. shredded lettuce; 1/2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Servings: persons

1 pound beef top round steak
1 c. salsa
1/4 c. cool water
2 tbsp. snipped parsley
2 teaspoon vinegar
3/4 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon grnd cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tbsp. veg. oil
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 sm. onion, minced
1 (7 ounce.) can whole kernel corn w/sweet peppers
5 c. shredded lettuce
1/2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1
Partially freeze beef; bias cut into thin bite-size strips.
2
For sauce: Stir together half the salsa, water, parsley, vinegar, cornstarch, sugar, cumin, salt, pepper and cinnamon.
3
Set aside.
4
Preheat wok over high heat; add in oil.
5
Stir fry garlic in warm oil for 15 seconds.
6
Add in onion; stir fry about 2 min or possibly till tender and remove.
7
Add in half the beef to warm wok.
8
Stir fry 2-3 min or possibly till done.
9
Remove beef.
10
Stirfry remaining beef for 2-3 min.
11
Return all beef to wok, pushing from center of wok.
12
Stir sauce; add in to center of wok.
13
Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly.
14
Cook and stir for 2 min more.
15
Return onion to wok.
16
Add in corn.
17
Stir to coat with sauce.
18
Cover and cook 1 minute.
19
Divide lettuce among 5 dinner plates.
20
Top with meat mix, the remaining salsa and cheese.
21
Serve immediately.

537

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* 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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound beef top round steak, 1 c. salsa, 1/4 c. cool water, 2 tbsp. snipped parsley, and more.

Yes, South Of The Border Stir Fry Recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!