Asian Steak and Vegetable Stir-Fry

Yet again, I was inspired by another recipe sent from you. This one came to me from the Reluctant Poet at https://thereluctantpoetweb.wordpress.com/. Thank you so much for this delicious idea. Of course I changed it and made it my own, but the inspiration came from you. I added vegetables and served it over wild rice, with potstickers on the side.

Stir-fries have been popular in China and all throughout Asia since the Han Dynasty (206 BC–220 AD). They became became even more popular during the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) for their speed and fuel efficiency. When the Chinese came to America, they brought their stir-fry cooking techniques with them, using local ingredients to add to their traditional dishes. Stir-fries became very popular in The United States after WWII, and they have been popular here ever since. They became known as “stir-fries” in English around 1945.

Asian Steak and Vegetable Stir-Fry

I marinated my steak cubes for about 4 hours before cooking.

1 1/2 lbs steak, cubed

1/4 cup soy sauce

1 TBSP hot honey

3-4 cloves garlic, sliced very thin

1 tsp ginger

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, or to taste

2 TBSP sesame oil

1-1 1/2 cups broccoli florets

1 cup sliced mushrooms

1 cup pumpkin, peeled and cubed

1 jalapeno sliced very thin

toasted sesame seeds for topping

Mix the garlic, ginger, soy sauce, honey, red pepper flakes and some of the sesame oil together. Cube the steak and toss in with the marinade. Let the steak marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours before cooking.

Cut the vegetables how you like them.

In a hot wok or large skillet, add the rest of the sesame oil, and olive oil if needed, and sear the steak cubes for about 2-3 minutes, or until completely browned. Once the meat is cooked, remove it from the heat and set aside.

Add the vegetables and more oil if needed, and cook until the vegetables are al dente, about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add the meat and the marinade to the vegetables and continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. Serve it over rice or noodles, top it with the toasted sesame seeds and add your favorite side dishes. You can’t go wrong with this delicious, healthy recipe. You can substitute, chicken, pork or tofu for the steak too if you prefer.

Have a great day and make everyday great. Stay safe and stay well. ‘Til next time.