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Asian BBQ Beef Stir-Fry with Orange Zest – Bold Weeknight Flavor

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Bold and vibrant beef stir-fry glazed with smoky barbecue sauce and fresh orange zest, served with crisp vegetables.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb top sirloin steak, thinly sliced against the grain
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 8 oz mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced diagonally
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • ½ teaspoon orange zest
  • 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons rice vinegar, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons neutral cooking oil, divided
  • ½ tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, maple syrup, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Set aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil. Sear beef in a single layer for 2 to 3 minutes undisturbed. Stir and cook 2 more minutes. Season lightly. Add ginger, garlic, and orange zest; stir-fry 1 minute.
  3. Pour 3 to 5 tablespoons sauce over beef. Toss and cook 1 minute until coated. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
  4. Add 1 tablespoon oil. Cook mushrooms 5 minutes until golden. Transfer to plate.
  5. Add remaining oil. Stir-fry onion, zucchini, and bell pepper 7 to 8 minutes until tender-crisp.
  6. Return beef and mushrooms to pan. Add more sauce if desired. Toss briefly until heated through.
  7. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve over steamed rice.

Notes

  • Slice beef against the grain for tenderness.
  • Cook in batches to maintain high heat.
  • Adjust rice vinegar to balance sweetness.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 650 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg