Delicious Asian Steak Stir-Fry Salad Recipe

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Delicious Asian Steak Stir-Fry Salad Recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on November 03, 2023

This Asian Steak Stir-Fry Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender beef, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing. It's a perfect balance of textures and tastes, and it's surprisingly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients and a quick stir-fry, you can enjoy a restaurant-quality meal at home. This salad is great for lunch or dinner, and it's a great way to pack in plenty of vegetables while still enjoying a satisfying protein. Give it a try and impress your family and friends with this delicious and healthy stir-fry salad!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Set aside.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add steak slices and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove steak from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add bell peppers, snap peas, and green onions to the skillet. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  5. Return the steak to the skillet and pour the sauce mixture over the ingredients. Stir well to coat everything in the sauce.
  6. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened and everything is heated through.
  7. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
  8. In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cilantro, and chopped peanuts.
  9. Pour the warm steak and vegetable mixture over the salad greens.
  10. Toss well to distribute the ingredients evenly and coat them with the dressing.
  11. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Stir-frying is a cooking technique that originated in China and has been used for centuries to quickly cook food while retaining color, texture, and nutrients.
  • Flank steak is a lean cut of beef that is ideal for stir-frying because it cooks quickly and stays tender.
  • Asian cuisine is known for its diverse flavors and balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy tastes. This recipe combines the umami flavors of soy sauce and hoisin sauce with the tanginess of rice vinegar and the nuttiness of sesame oil.
  • Mixed greens provide a variety of vitamins and minerals, while the bell peppers, snap peas, and green onions add color, crunch, and additional nutrients to the salad.
  • Chopped peanuts add a delightful crunch and a rich source of healthy fats and protein to the dish.