Grass-Fed Beef Stir Fry
Tender beef strips tossed with seasonal vegetables in umami sauce.
- Meal Type: Dinner
- Dietary: Gluten-Free, High Protein
- Main Ingredient: Grass-Fed Beef Strips
- Servings: 4
- Cost per Serving: $8.50
- Prep Time: 20 min
Ingredients
Beef
- 1½ lb grass-fed beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 tbsp tamari (for marinating)
- 1 tsp cornstarch (for marinating)
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
Vegetables
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
- 3 spring onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
From-Scratch Umami Stir-Fry Sauce
- 3 tbsp tamari (gluten-free soy sauce)
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp honey
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
Marinate the Beef
- Toss sliced beef with tamari and cornstarch. Set aside for 10 minutes.
Make the Sauce
- Whisk together tamari, oyster sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, honey, and water. Set aside.
Stir Fry
- Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until smoking.
- Add beef in a single layer. Sear for 1–2 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil. Stir-fry broccoli and bell peppers for 2–3 minutes.
- Add snap peas and spring onions; stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Return beef to the wok. Pour sauce over everything and toss to coat. Cook for 1 minute until sauce thickens slightly.
Serve
- Divide among four bowls over steamed rice or cauliflower rice.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and extra spring onions. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Notes
Grass-fed beef is higher in omega-3 fatty acids and CLA than conventional beef. This stir fry is gluten-free and high in protein. The from-scratch umami sauce uses tamari instead of regular soy sauce — no artificial additives.