Top Round Stir Fry Recipe
This top round stir fry has sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. The marinated beef cooks rapidly in a hot skillet, making it a great choice for a juicy and delicious steak dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound top round beef strips
- ¼ cup orange juice or pineapple juice
- juice of 2 limes or 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce, GF tamari, or 4 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 3 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoons freshly grated ginger or 1 teaspoon powdered ginger
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or cilantro
- pinch red pepper flakes, optional
- Salt and black pepper
- Sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Combine orange or pineapple juice, lime juice, soy sauce, honey or brown sugar, olive oil, garlic, ginger, parsley or cilantro, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl to make the marinade.
- Whisk until the sugar dissolves and all ingredients are well blended. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Place the meat in a zip-top plastic bag or a non-reactive dish. Pour the marinade over the meat, seal the bag, or cover the dish with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or overnight for more intense flavor.
- Remove the meat from the marinade and pat it dry with paper towels.
- Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the beef in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper and cook for about 5 minutes, tossing occasionally, until fully cooked. Do not overcrowd the pan. Cook in batches if needed.
- Remove the meat from the pan and let it rest for 3–4 minutes.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Storage and Reheating: To store leftover top round stir fry, transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
To reheat, gently warm it in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of water or broth to prevent drying out, stirring occasionally until heated. Consume within a day or two for best results.
Nutrition
Calories: 315.2kcalCarbohydrates: 20.5gProtein: 37gTotal Fat: 9.9gSaturated Fat: 2.4gCholesterol: 92.2mgSodium: 769.8mgPotassium: 706.7mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 14.3g
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