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Garlic Butter Steak Stir-Fry

Garlic Butter Steak Stir-Fry with snappy peas in a cast iron pan
  • Serves:  6
  • Prep Time:  10 min
  • Cook Time:  15 min

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ pounds skirt, flank, or flat iron steak, cut against the grain into ¼-inch-thick strips
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • ¼ cup soy sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup beef or chicken stock
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups snow peas
  • Green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
  • Cooked rice, for serving (optional)

Method

  1. Season the steak all over with salt and pepper.

  2. In a medium bowl, stir together the soy sauce and cornstarch. Add the steak and toss to coat evenly with the marinade.

  3. Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet or wok over high heat. Once the oil is just smoking, working in batches, add the steak in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, until slightly crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and continue with the remaining steak.

  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the stock, butter, and garlic and bring to a simmer. Cook until the garlic is fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the snow peas and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to soften, about 2 minutes.

  5. Return the steak, along with the collected juices to the pan. Add the green onions and parsley, if using. Toss to combine. Serve warm over rice, if desired.

Note: To get really thin strips, place the meat in the freezer for an hour or two before slicing and be sure to use a sharp knife!