The Fascination of Less Work and Delicious Food.
These days, anything that is fast and delicious deserves praise. The sirloin steak stir fry offers this experience and is the perfect dish for those with little prep time. You can throw together a bunch of flavors in less than 30 minutes, plus there is a lot of flavor in this dish since simple ingredients can be transformed into the robust flavors of the dish as a whole; In the spirit of dining in an informal setting such as a weeknight dinner or in another informal occasion where you may want to impress guests.
Why Sirloin is Perfect for This Dish.
Sirloin steak, is the perfect component of this dish because it is lean and tender. Sirloin has a hearty flavor and soaks up the flavor of the soy sauce beautifully, but has a bite that doesn’t break down like a fatty cuts of meat. Sirloin also gives you the option to indulge and eat confidently – if you are watching your diet, this serves as a smart alternative to other fatty proteins.
Get Cooking!
Visialize a hot wok, the garlic and ginger sizzling in the background and a burst of colors from the vegetables alongside the sirloin steak slices. This is an experience that can be shared with everyone because you don’t have to be a master in the kitchen, and if you follow the instructions and utilize the ingredients, you can prepare a delicious meal that is full of umami and crunch. Let’s talk specifics.
Serving Size and Time
Number of servings
This sirloin steak stir fry serves four generously, making it a great dish for dinner with family, or small gatherings with friends. If you get larger crowds, or a smaller dinner, consider adjusting the quantities.
Time to prepare
The prep takes only 15 minutes. All you have to do is slice the sirloin, and chop the vegetables. With a good, sharp knife, and a little pre-planning, this task is fast and easy.
Time to cook
Cooking time is just 10 minutes. Cooking it this way using the high heat of stir-frying allows the sirloin and vegetables to retain their color and texture, so you get a dish that is quick and delicious.
🥢 Ingredients :
Protein and Veggies
✅ 1 lb sirloin steak, sliced thin
✅ 1 red bell pepper, sliced
✅ 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
✅ 1 cup broccoli florets
✅ 1 medium carrot, julienned
✅ 1 small onion, sliced
✅ 2 cloves garlic, minced
✅ 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
Sauce Ingredients Using Pantry Staple Ingredients
✅ ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
✅ 2 tbsp oyster sauce
✅ 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
✅ 1 tbsp cornstarch
✅ ½ cup beef broth
✅ 1 tsp sesame oil
(If you would like to go the extra mile you could also garnish with)
✅ 2 green onions, minced
✅ 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
✅ Red chili flakes, to taste
👨🍳 Instructions :
Prepping the sirloin, and the cut vegetables
First, slice against the grain, so that each bite is tender; don’t forget to blot the meat to dry to create a nice brown crust when cooking. For the chosen veggies, cut all of them into uniform and bite-sized pieces for perfectly cooked produce. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger to complete the aromatic prep.
Preparing the Stir-Fry Sauce
In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, beef broth, and sesame oil. This sauce is going to give a savory flavor and a touch of sweetness to glaze the sirloin and veggies. Set the sauce aside to let the flavors meld.
Stir-Frying
When the wok or large skillet is hot, add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. When the oil is shimmering, add the sirloin in a single layer, and sear for about 1-2 minutes on each side until really browned. Move to a plate and set aside. To the hot wok, add another tablespoon of oil and then the garlic, ginger, and veggies and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes or until the veggies are crisp-tender.
Finishing and Serving
At this point, add the sirloin back into the wok, add and pour the stir-fry sauce over everything, and stir-fry another 1-2 minutes or until the sauce bubbles and thickens and coats the sirloin and veggies very nicely. Top with the green onions, sesame seeds and chili flakes. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
💡 A Guide to Sirloin Stir Fry.:
Selecting the best cut of sirloin.
You will want to use a top sirloin so that you have a great combination of flavor and tenderness. When selecting sirloin, pick one that is well trimmed in order to give you a leaner meal with the sirloin as the star ingredient and not the fat from the marbled cuts.
Knife skills for cutting the sirloin
Having a nice sharp knife is crucial! Nobody likes a dull knife! Cut the sirloin fairly thin and into uniform pieces for an underrated yet effective knife skill! Red meat will cook evenly and quickly with even thickness when doing a stir-fry style meal. If cutting the meat after partially freezing for 20 minutes will make slicing the sirloin easier.
Consider a wok versus a skillet.
Woks have a sloping side that works best at higher heat applications, but have no qualms with using a large heavy skillet if you do not have a wok. Make sure to preheat the pan to ensure a constant sizzle on the surface of the meat as you add in the sirloin in order to seal in the precious juices found in the meat.
Additions and variations to flavor.
Feel free to add some different additions to your meals, such as snap peas, or mushrooms. You can certainly flavour the stir-fried meal with sriracha or fresh chilies if you want a bit of spice. You can even switch the hoisin sauce for teriyaki sauce if you want to play around with a different flavor but still keep the sirloin as the basis for your stir fry meal.
📊Nutrition Information (per serving)
In each serving, you’ll find approximately 320 calories that will satisfy hunger, but won’t overwhelm your diet.
Breakdown of Total Fat, Saturated Fat, and Cholesterol
Total fat is 12g, with only 4g of saturated fat and the cholesterol is about 70mg, as mostly stated sirloin is a lean cut and there’s little oil used.
Sodium, Carbohydrates, Fiber, Sugars, and Protein
The sodium is approximately 800mg, largely due to the soy and oyster sauces. Total carbohydrates is 15g, with 3g dietary fiber and 5g of sugars. The protein is approximately 30g, because of the starring role of the sirloin.
Dish Description
This sirloin steak stir fry is a feast for the eyes as well as for the taste buds. A vibrant array of colors and textures, tender strips of sirloin combine with fresh and crisp bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots in a mouthwatering, glossy sauce bursting with umami. Ginger and garlic warming the dish, the sweetness of hoisin compliments the nutty note of sesame oil.
The crunch of the vegetables follows with the juicy, rich umami flavor of the sirloin steak, marking this dish a culinary spectacle. Great for a busy weeknight meal or a casual dinner with friends, the sirloin steak stir fry is adaptable to any scenario. Serve with steaming jasmine rice to soak up each drop of sauce, or go with noodles for a more substantial version.
Pair with crisp white wines or a light lager to offset the flavors of the dish, or opt for iced tea for a refreshing non-alcoholic option. The versatility and quick preparation of this recipe has made it a mainstay of the ‘when you feel like restaurant quality home cooking’ crowd, with the sirloin steak giving everyone of forkful an indulgent experience.
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