Steak, Asparagus & Bell Pepper Stir Fry

Ingredients

• 2 small bunches asparagus (Woody ends removed and cut on an angle into 2-inch pieces)
• 4 cloves garlic (Peeled and minced or grated)
• 2 1-inch pieces ginger root (Peeled and minced or grated)
• 1 small bunch green onions (scallions) (Ends trimmed and chopped on an angle)
• 2 red bell peppers (Seeded and cut into 2-inch strips)
• 0.5 lb striploin (New York strip) steak (Sliced into thin strips)
• water (For the cornstarch slurry; amount not specified)
• cornstarch (For the slurry; amount not specified)
• soy sauce (Amount not specified)
• toasted sesame oil (Amount not specified)
• crushed red pepper (Amount not specified)
• virgin coconut oil (Used to coat the skillet and for cooking the steak and vegetables; amount not specified)

Steps

1. 1

   In a small bowl, whisk water with cornstarch until smooth to make a slurry. Add the soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and crushed red pepper, then whisk until combined. Set the sauce aside.

2. 2

   Wash the fresh produce. Snap or cut the woody ends from the asparagus, then cut the asparagus on an angle into 2-inch pieces and transfer it to a large bowl.

3. 3

   Seed the red bell peppers and cut them into 2-inch strips. Add them to the bowl with the asparagus.

4. 4

   Trim the ends from the green onions and chop them on an angle. Transfer them to a small bowl.

5. 5

   Peel and mince or grate the ginger. Peel and mince the garlic, then transfer both aromatics to a small bowl.

6. 6

   Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.

7. 7

   Slice the steak into thin strips.

8. 8

   Add virgin coconut oil to the skillet and swirl to coat the bottom.

9. 9

   Add the steak strips and cook until browned, 1–2 minutes per side. Transfer the cooked steak to a plate.

10. 10

    Once the steak has been transferred, add more virgin coconut oil to the skillet.

11. 11

    Add the asparagus, bell pepper, ginger, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are crisp-tender and lightly browned, 2–3 minutes.

12. 12

    Return the beef to the skillet. Add the green onions and prepared sauce.

13. 13

    Cook until the sauce is slightly thickened, 1–2 minutes.

14. 14

    Transfer the stir-fry to bowls and serve.

Notes

The structured recipe does not specify quantities for the water, cornstarch, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, crushed red pepper, or coconut oil. It also does not specify an internal temperature for the steak.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• stir-fried
• quick
• high-protein
• dairy-free
• nut-free
• gluten-free adaptable