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For the meat marinade: (do this step ahead of time, it takes time to marinate.)
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Whisk the zesty Italian dressing and wild cherry balsamic vinegar together well.
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Add steak and marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
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You could marinate it for less time if you want.
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Even 30 minutes is fine if you are short for time.
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For the Basmati Rice:
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Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan.
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Add bouillon.
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Add a dash of salt.
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Add basmati rice, cooking at a boil for 5 minutes.
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Then lower temperature to a simmer and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes.
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Then remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
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Optional- you can add some butter to it at this time if you want to but I did not.
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Set aside until needed.
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For the Meat and Veggie Stir Fry:
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Spray a saute pan with non-stick spray.
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Add 2 Tablespoons of olive oil and turn pan on medium heat.
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Cut up your onions and shallots.
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Add onions and shallots when pan is hot, turn down heat a little bit and continue to stir them until they start to caramelize.
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Should take about 15 to 20 minutes to get them to a nice light golden colour.
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Meanwhile clean, core, de-seed and cut up you your peppers.
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Once the onions are almost caramelized, add your peppers and continue cooking.
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Continue cooking for a few minutes until the peppers start to soften.
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While that is happening remove the steak from the marinade and cut it up into small strips.
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Add the steak into the pan and cook until meat is cooked, it should be browned and juices running clear.
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Should only take a few minutes, probably about 5 to 6 minutes.
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If you are not comfortable cooking it with the veggies just do it in a separate pan then add it to veggies.
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Putting it all together:
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Lay your rice on a plate or in bowl.
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Add your veggie and meat stir fry over top.
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Enjoy!
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Tips and hints:
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As you are cooking, feel free to add more olive oil if things start to dry up.
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I do this during the process.
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Every stovetop cooks a little different.
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I have a gas top so you can also try tweaking the temp down or up a bit if you have an electric stove top.