This Beef & Shiitake Mushroom Stir Fry takes just 30 minutes to make and is loaded with veggies, plus perfectly seared beef, all coated in a yummy sauce. This simply to make stir fry is perfect for weeknight dinner and can be easily modified depending on what you have on hand.
2smallbok choygreens separated from whites and cut into thin slices
4green onionschopped
1 1/2tspblack pepper
Beef
1tspbaking soda
1tbspcoconut aminos
1tbspapple cider vinegar(or rice vinegar)
1.5lbssirloin or flank steak cut into very thin strips
1tbspsesame oil
Sauce
1/4cupcoconut aminos
1/4cupbeef stock
1tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 1/2tsphoney(for Whole30 use 1 medjool date)*
2tsparrowroot
Instructions
In a bowl combine the thinly sliced beef, baking soda, apple cider vinegar and coconut aminos and leave it to marinate for 5-10 minutes.
In a bowl whisk together all of the ingredients for the sauce.
Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a wok or large skillet on medium high heat. Add in the beef (along with any excess liquid from the marinade) and cook the beef for approximately 4-5 minutes until its browned. Set the beef aside on a plate.
Add 1 tbsp sesame oil to the pan and add the shiitake mushrooms. After 2 minutes of cooking add in the garlic, ginger, onions, green beans and the white part of the bok choy.
After 3 minutes of cooking, add in the sauce and black pepper and leave the veggies to cook for another minute or two. Finally add the beef, chopped scallions and the greens of the bok choy to the pan and cook for 1 final minute.
Serve the stir fry on its own or with cauliflower rice
Notes
*For whole30 swap the honey for a medjool date and blend all of the sauce ingredients in a blender until completely smooth.