Slices of steak mixed with fresh crisp vegetables and a flavorful sauce to boot, this is one awesome Paleo recipe if you are on the “clean eating” train!
I am a huge ethnic food fan, asian, thai, mexican you name it! When it comes to asian food, I am all about the sauce. One of my favorite dishes served at Pei Wei is Honey Seared Chicken, why? Because the sauce in this chicken dish is incredible. I could probably just eat the rice and the sauce by itself … hold the chicken.
So when I saw this paleo recipe for Steak & Vegetable Stir fry I was all over it because I love anything Asian inspired. One problem. There was barely any sauce to this dish! Eerr… do people not like sauce as much as me? I decided to go forward with the dish anyways and so glad I did. Sauce or no sauce this Steak Stir fry is awesome! Plus it is packed with vegetables, and I mean 5 cups of vegetables!
Because I’m a mommy, most of the dishes I feature on Joyful Healthy Eats are actually our dinner for that night. Usually after I’m finished making a meal I will get everything set up and take a picture real fast, most of the time sun/light is my friend.
However, this particular day was gloomy, rainy, and overcast all day. Which, if you are a food blogger, is bad ju ju for picture taking time. After I finished the meal I found myself literally running around the house with all my dishes set trying to chase the light so I could get a good picture. Keep in mind I have a toddler following me as well as a 75 pound lab, lets just say it was interesting to coral everyone and get the picture off. I ended up shooting this one the floor, with the backyard door open {while the rain is falling down}, and my son trying to grab the chopsticks so he can eat the prized posession. Sheesh… the life of a food blogger. 🙂
To get started, cut skirt steak into 4 large equal sections. Next, cut against the grain to slice each section into 1/4″ strips.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of coconut oil. Place the steak in the skillet and let brown on all sides, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the steak and set aside.
Next add, 1 cup of julienned red onion, 1 1/2 cups of chopped fresh broccoli, 1 1/2 cup of trimmed green beans, and 1 cup of julienned red peppers. {if you want to change up the veggies here thats fine, just make sure you have 5 cups} Saute for 5 minutes.
In the meantime, in a small bowl combine 2 tablespoons of coconut aminos {use this instead of soy sauce, can be found in gluten free aisle} 2 tablespoons of warm water, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1/2 teaspoon of grated ginger. Whisk together.
Add the meat and sauce into the pan with the vegetables, toss and heat through for 2 minutes. Top stir fry with 1/4 cup of sliced water chestnuts, 3 tablespoons of chopped green onions, and 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds. Serve!
PrintSteak and Vegetable Stirfry | Paleo
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Description
Slices of steak are combined with fresh crisp vegetables and a flavorful sauce for an easy paleo dinner!
Ingredients
- 1lb skirt skeak, sliced into 1/4” thick strips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 cup red onion, julienned
- 1 1/2 cups of broccoli, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups of green beans, trimmed
- 1 cup red bell pepper, julienned
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoon green onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup water chestnuts, sliced
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos {can be found in gluten-free aisle}
- 2 tablespoons warm water
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
Instructions
- Cut skirt steak into 4 large equal sections. Next, cut against the grain to slice each section into 1/4″ strips.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium high heat. Add coconut oil. Place the steak in the skillet and let brown on all sides, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the steak and set aside.
- Next add, julienned red onion, chopped fresh broccoli, trimmed green beans, and julienned red peppers. {if you want to change up the veggies here thats fine, just make sure you have 5 cups} Saute for 5 minutes.
- In the meantime, in a small bowl combine coconut aminos {use this instead of soy sauce, can be found in gluten free aisle} warm water, minced garlic cloves, and grated ginger. Whisk together.
- Add the meat and sauce into the pan with the vegetables, toss and heat through for 2 minutes. Top stir fry with sliced water chestnuts, chopped green onions, and sesame seeds. Serve!
Notes
{Recipe slightly adapted from Practical Paleo }
30 comments on “Steak and Vegetable Stirfry | Paleo”
Thank you for this recipe, it was delicious. I just had the stirfry on its own but put wholegrain rice with my husbands as he had trained his legs and needed some extra carbs. Very tasty
awesome, so glad to hear that Louise!
I just made this dish for dinner tonight and it was a hit in this house! My husband, who isn’t a big fan of Asian dishes, cleaned his plate and had to share some of his food with one of our cats. This same cat snagged a piece off of his plate and took off with it! So I’d say it’s a hit for everyone in this house.
hahaha… the cat cracks me up! So glad EVERYONE liked this recipe! Hurray!
Loved this recipe! Husband loved it to and he is so picky. He never eats green beans either and he ate them right up with this dish. Thank you!
Woohoo! Yeah for dishes that change those picky eaters! So glad you the hubbie liked it Beth!
Sounds super yummy. On my list to try. Only one question what can I substitute for coconut oil? My Hubby has severe allergy to coconut.
Awesome Stacey! You can definitely substitute the coconut oil with olive oil or canola oil if you’d like.
I can’t wait to try this. I’m going to make this tonight for the whole family. Sounds delish!
Awesome, can’t wait to hear what you think Karen! I hope you have a great rest of the weekend!
Wow! This looks delicious! Thank you for linking up to the Weekend re-Treat Link Party!
Thanks so much Shannon! Hope you have a great rest of the weekend!
Paleo seriously never looked so good!!! This recipe is gorgeous Krista! Can’t wait to try it! Added it to my meal plan for the week and Tuesday can’t come fast enough!
haha.. thanks Heather! I was surprised too once I started eating paleo, it really is still super tasty! Hope you like it girl!
Love this post Krista, we’ve been having such gloomy weather where I am lately too. We love stir fries and this one sounds fantatsic! Love all the veggies in here and your lil guy is too cute trying to sneak some of this away – although I don’t blame him – it looks delicious girl!
Luckily the gloomy weather was that one day, of course, when I’m trying to take pictures. The rest of the week has been beautiful! 🙂
Little man is always trying to swipe my food while taking pictures, I usually have to be super efficient and take my picks fast before those grabby little hands get in there. haha… THanks so much for stopping by Kelly!
Ahhhh yes, the life of a blogger! We have had so much snow and so many gloomy days this year….it is driving me crazy!! Your stir-fry looks delicious Krista, and I totally agree about the sauce…I love lots of sauce as well. 🙂
I know right! Why will mother nature not cooperate with us, doesn’t it know that us food bloggers need natural light! Sheesh! 🙂 Hope the sun comes out be you soon, I remember living in the midwest and it definitely even starts to effect your mode. Crazy… sun does bring in the sunshine in more ways than we think! 🙂 Thanks so much for popping in girl!
Hi Krista! This stir fry looks outstanding! I’m always looking for healthier dinner ideas, especially for weeknights. And I’m totally with you on the sauce! Its what makes a good asian dish, outstanding!! (I have yet to find a good cashew chicken recipe that even comes close to the sauce from our favorite asian restaurant.)
Stopping by from Show Stopper Saturday – as always, thanks so much for hosting! ~Erin
Glad I have another sauce fan! It really is the asian food secret, good sauce good food! 🙂
Oh… cashew chicken sounds delicious right about now, YUM! 🙂 Thanks so much for linking up each week Erin, always love your stuff! Hope you have a great start to your week.
Hahah that’s so funny. Your son helps keep things exciting :). Chasing the sun/light is definitely my least favorite thing about blogging. Because I work 9-5 I am limited to the weekends to get all my pictures and God forbid someone wants to hang out or go come visit during prime sunlight, I’m in panic mode. Or like right now when I have only the morning to bake and take pictures but it’s snowing like hell and doesn’t seem as if sun is in sight. Oh food blogger problems. Good thing is the food is always there looking so good and waiting for a bite…like this stir fry!!
haha… you seriously sound like me. Why something or someone throws off “my schedule” I don’t know what to do with myself. Thank goodness I married a man to help ground me and take a breather!
P.S. your photographer has been looking awesome lately! You must have learned some good tips at the Pillsbury thing you went too!
I absolutely love stir fry, it’s just so versatile and always tastes amazing. Your recipe looks and sounds fantastic. Those plates you are using are awesome by the way! Feel free to stop by my link party today, #OmNomNomFriday, and share your fantastic creations. Have a great weekend 🙂
Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
Thanks Eric! You are so right, stir fry is totally the most versatile dish ever! Thanks for the link party invite, I will stop by if I get a chance. 🙂 Hope you have a great week!
This looks delicious! I always forget to do stir frys!
Thanks Tara! I know, I do to. But they are seriously so easy, packed with goodness, and delicious! Totally need to start doing them more often.
Looks amazing! I love the fact that you make me want to eat healthy. Yummy!
Ah… thanks Melanie! I’m so happy to hear that, thats the goal. 🙂
Mmmm!! This recipe sounds SO good! We LOVE stir fry and I’ve been contemplating starting the Paleo diet. Thanks for sharing this recipe! We’ll definitely be trying it out!
Thanks Megan! It really is good for you. The only hard thing is the planning portion and that first week of getting use to know wheat. You don’t realize how much you eat it until you can’t have it. 🙂