Leftover Beef Stir-Fry

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is a lower-sodium option.

beef sirloin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: flank steak

Chicken breast is leaner, while flank steak is often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option, while canola is budget-friendly.

Slice leftover beef into strips.

Prepare your favorite vegetables, such as peppers and broccoli.

In a bowl, combine soya sauce, apricot jam or marmalade, grated ginger, and minced garlic.

If desired, add hot sauce for heat and extend the sauce with a little bit of water.

Mix in cornstarch to give the sauce a glossy finish.

Heat canola oil in a pan over medium heat.

Add the prepared vegetables to the pan and cook until tender-crisp.

Add the sliced beef to the pan along with the sauce and bring to a simmer until the sauce thickens and the beef is warmed through.

Tear fresh basil leaves and add them to the stir-fry just before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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