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30-Minute Mongolian Beef
This 30-Minute Mongolian Beef is savory and sweet and so delicious!!
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Total Time: 30 Minutes
Section 1: Ingredients
1½ pound 1-inch thick sirloin steak
⅓ cup cornstarch
¼ cup canola oil
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
4 tablespoon garlic, minced
Red pepper flakes or chili oil
⅓ cup reduced sodium tamari sauce (for gluten-free), or soy sauce if you prefer
½ cup water
⅓ cup brown sugar
8 stalks scallions, green parts only, cut into 2 inch pieces
Section 2: Directions
1. Slice the steak in ¼-inch slices. Lay the slices flat, cover with plastic wrap and use a meat pounder to flatten the meat. Put the meat in a ziploc bag and add the cornstarch.
Massage the steak and cornstarch together to make sure each piece is fully coated.
2. Pour the canola oil into a large frying pan, and heat on medium high heat.
3. Add the steak to the pan in a single layer and cook for 30 seconds per side (1 minute total). Cook the steak in batches rather than over-crowding the pan. Remove the steak from the pan as it finishes cooking, set it aside on a plate, then sprinkle with salt.
4. Next, add the ginger, garlic, and chili oil or red pepper flakes (if desired for more spice) to the pan and sauté for 10-15 seconds.
5. Stir in tamari (or soy sauce), water and brown sugar and bring the mixture to a boil.
6. Fold the steak back in and let the sauce thicken for 20-30 seconds. (The cornstarch used on the steak should thicken the sauce.)
7. Turn off the heat, add the green onions, and stir to combine.
8. Serve over white rice, rice noodles or in lettuce wraps.
Italian Dressing Steak Marinade
Italian Dressing Steak Marinade is delicious and easy to make. All you need to 3 ingredients for a simple marinade for all cuts of steaks.
Prep Time: 2 Hours and 35 Minutes
Cook Time: 6 Minutes
Total Time: 2 Hours 46 Minutes
Servings: 4
Section 1: Ingredients
4 Steaks cut of your choice – sirloin, ribeye or new york strip
1 cup Italian Dressing
½ cup A1 Sauce
¼ cup Worcestershire Sauce
Section 2: Directions
1. Mix together all the marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Place the steaks in a large zip lock bag. Pour the marinade on top of the bag. Get as much air out of the bag as possible and seal. Let the steaks marinade for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
2. Preheat the grill over medium high heat (approximately 400 degrees F). Let the steaks sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes prior to grilling.
3. Place steaks on a hot grill and cook for 3 to 5 minutes depending on your Steak Doneness preference.
4. Flip the steak over and grill for an additional 3 to 5 minutes until steak is cooked to your preference.
5. Remove from the grill and allow to rest a minimum of 5 minutes before cutting or serving.
Notes:
* The best way to test for doneness is by inserting an instant read thermometer into the thickest part of the steak. Do this through the side, not the top of the steak.
* Steak Doneness
Rare – 120F, cool to warm red center
Medium Rare – 130F, Warm red center
Medium – 140F, Hot pink center
Medium Well – 150F, Mostly brown center
Well Done – 160F, full brown in color
Cajun Butter Steak Bites
Tender pan seared Cajun Butter Steak Bites are full flavored with crispy edges. Seared in Cajun seasoning and garlic butter, ready in under 10 minutes. No marinating!
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Total Time: 20 Minutes
Servings: 4
Section 1: Ingredients
For Cajun Seasoning:
1 tablespoon mild paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon chili powder, add more if you like heat
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar KETO: use brown sugar substitute
1/2-3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, add more if you like heat
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper to taste
For Steak:
23 oz (650 g) steak, cut into 2-inch cubes (Sirloin, Rump, New York Strip, Porterhouse or Ribeye)
1-2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1/4 cup butter
4 cloves garlic finely chopped
Section 2: Directions
1. Combine cajun seasoning in a shallow bowl. Add the steak bites and toss to evenly coat.
2. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a skillet or pan over medium-high heat until hot.
3. Sear the steak bites in batches for 2-3 minutes each side until edges are crispy and browned, adding extra oil as needed. Set aside.
4. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and heat until melted. Sauté the chopped garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds), while scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
5. Take the pan off the heat. Throw the steak bites back in and toss through the garlic butter to evenly coat.
6. Serve warm.
Notes:
*We make Cajun seasoning from scratch in this steak bites recipe. Feel free to use 3 tablespoons of store-bought Cajun seasoning.