Garlic Ginger Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry over Quinoa
Tender flank steak and crisp asparagus tossed in a savory ginger-garlic sauce over fluffy quinoa. A satisfying, iron-rich dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes.
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Before you start
Your 25-minute game plan
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Equipment
Wok · Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep cup dry quinoa (rinsed), cloves garlic (minced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Bring 1 cup of water to a…
Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a small pot, add the rinsed quinoa, reduce to a low simmer, and cover. Cook for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy. Set aside.
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Slice the flank steak thinly against the…
Slice the flank steak thinly against the grain. In a bowl, toss the steak with the soy sauce, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, and a pinch of black pepper. Let it rest while the pan heats.
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Heat half of the avocado oil in…
Heat half of the avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chopped asparagus, stir-frying for 3 to 4 minutes until crisp-tender. Remove the asparagus from the pan and set it aside.
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Add the remaining oil to the hot…
Add the remaining oil to the hot pan. Add the marinated beef in a single layer, searing for 1 to 2 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
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Return the asparagus to the pan
Return the asparagus to the pan, tossing everything together for 1 minute to warm through and combine the flavors. Serve hot over the cooked quinoa.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Slicing flank steak against the grain…
Slicing flank steak against the grain (perpendicular to the muscle fibers) breaks up the tough connective tissue, guaranteeing tender bites.
Prep your fresh garlic and ginger…
Prep your fresh garlic and ginger in advance. Stir-frying moves incredibly fast, so having your aromatics ready by the stove prevents burning.
If you want to scale this…
If you want to scale this up for leftovers, the beef and quinoa reheat beautifully for lunch the next day.
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