Soy-Lime Beef Stir-Fry
Soy-Lime Beef Stir-Fry is a quick, protein-packed meal that can be served over a fresh green salad or alongside white rice! Beef it up with your favorite veggies like mushrooms, bell peppers, or onions for even more nutrients.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 413kcal
Equipment
- Chef's Knife
- Citrus Squeezer
- Cast Iron Skillet
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 3 count garlic cloves
- 2-inch piece fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (separated)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 count lime
- 1 pound flank steak
- 1 teaspoon salt (plus extra for finishing)
- arugula (for serving)
- parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Instructions
- Begin by mincing your garlic and peeling/mincing the fresh ginger.
- In a sauce bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, and the juice of one lime. Set aside.
- Slice your beef into thin strips.
- Heat the remaining 1 tbsp. of olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of salt over the beef, then add it to the skillet.
- Cook on one side until a nice crust forms, then flip. Once it's seared on both sides, remove the steak and set aside. Sprinkle with finishing salt to your taste.
- Prepare your salad bowls with fresh arugula. Using tongs, place the cooked beef on top.
- Pour the garlic-soy sauce over the entire salad. Add a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
You can find more small batch meals that are full of flavor and fun presentations in Klancy Miller's cookbook, Cooking Solo!
Nutrition
Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 1788mg | Potassium: 834mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 0.4IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 4mg