Stir Fry 101

beef sirloin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: flank steak

Chicken is lower in fat and calories, while flank steak is often less expensive than sirloin.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, and canola oil is a cost-effective substitute.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while white sugar is a budget-friendly option.

Whisk together orange juice, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil and garlic in a large bowl. Add the beef and set aside to marinate.

Meanwhile, bring a medium saucepan of water (about 2/3 full) to boil. Cook carrots for 5 minutes. Add broccoli florets and cook for another 2 minutes. Drain and set aside vegetables.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat for 30 seconds. Add the veggies, beef and marinade. Cook, stirring, until beef begins to look cooked, about 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in the quinoa (or rice) and butter until melted. Cook until meat is done. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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