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Beef Round Steak Recipes
Course: Main courseCuisine: FrenchDifficulty: EasyServings
4
servingsPrep time
40
minutesCooking time
20
minutesCalories
300
kcalBeef round steak comes from the hindquarters of the cow, making it a lean but tough cut of meat. It requires tenderizing through slow cooking, marinating, or pounding to ensure a juicy and flavorful result. Here are 5 easy recipes for using beef round steak.This Beef Round Steak Stir-Fry is a quick and healthy dish that turns lean round steak into a flavorful, protein-packed meal. Thin strips of marinated beef are stir-fried with colorful vegetables in a savory soy-based sauce. It’s perfect for weeknights when you need a delicious dinner on the table fast.
Ingredients
For the Marinade:
1 lb beef round steak, thinly sliced into strips
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 garlic cloves, mincedFor the Stir-Fry:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for stir-frying)
1 bell pepper, sliced
1 zucchini, sliced
1 carrot, julienned
2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Cooked rice or noodles (for serving)
Directions
- 1. Prepare the Marinade:
In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1
tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon minced ginger, and 2 minced garlic cloves.
Add 1 lb of thinly sliced beef round steak to the marinade and mix well to coat the beef. Cover and marinate
for 15-30 minutes in the refrigerator. - 2. Stir-Fry the Beef:
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat.
Remove the beef from the marinade (reserve the marinade) and stir-fry the beef in the hot oil for 3-4
minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Remove the beef from the pan and set it aside. - 3. Cook the Vegetables:
In the same wok, add more oil if needed and stir-fry 1 sliced bell pepper, 1 sliced zucchini, and 1 julienned
carrot for 3-4 minutes, until they are tender but still crisp. - 4. Combine Everything:
Return the beef to the wok, along with the reserved marinade. Stir-fry everything together for an additional
2-3 minutes until well combined and heated through. - 5. Serve:
Serve the stir-fry over cooked rice or noodles and garnish with sliced green onions for added freshness.
Notes
- Advice:
Slice the beef against the grain for maximum tenderness. The thin strips will cook quickly and evenly.
Feel free to substitute the vegetables with what you have on hand—broccoli, snap peas, or mushrooms would also work well in this stir-fry.
To add some heat, toss in a pinch of chili flakes or drizzle with sriracha.
