Hi folks!
*taps the screen*
Is this thing on?
Okay so this recipe has no:
chocolate
sugar
nutella
biscoff
sugar
icing
frosting
sugar
sprinkles
sugar
Nor does it have:
batter
grease
butter
high calories
For the record it was also not deep-fried!
What's become of me? The Lunatic posting a healthy dish...I must have hit my head on something. This can't be right.
Yet it is. Want a closer look just to be sure?
Yup that's healthy!
And I have a brain scan scheduled for Monday so it never happens again!
Enjoy!
An easy and quick Stir Fry Recipe.
Servings 4 big eaters, or 8 normal people
Ingredients
- 1 pound of steak I used tenderloin but you can use any kind
- 1 ½ cups of jasmine rice
- 3 cups of water
- Salt to taste
- 2 large carrots sliced thin
- ¼ to ½ head of cauliflower cut up
- 2 cloves of elephant garlic chopped roughly (I wanted mine in big pieces)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons Ponzu Sauce more for rice if desired
Instructions
- Chop all your veggies first and set aside.
- Slice up your meat thinly, season with some salt, and set aside. (meat tends to cook better when at room temperature so I usually leave mine out for 20 to 30 minutes before a stir fry or grilling)
- Now put your water in a pot and turn on high heat, bring to a boil.
- Once the water is at a boil you want to toss some salt in the water, then the rice.
- Cover the rice with a tight lid and simmer on low for 8 to 12 minutes.
- Now I use two pans for the next step, you can do it all in one pan if you like but that's a personal choice.
- In pan #1 spray with non stick spray, then drizzle with olive oil.
- In pan #2 (or wok) spray with non stick spray, then drizzle with olive oil.
- Bring both to a medium to high heat first before adding anything.
- In pan #1 add your carrots. Stir them around for a minute.
- In pan #2 (wok) add your meat. It will sizzle so be careful. Stir it around for a minute.
- In pan #1 add your cauliflower and stir around for about 2 to 3 minutes.
- In pan #2 (wok)keep stirring around your beef. It should be starting to brown nicely.
- In pan #1 add your garlic and stir around for a minute.
- In pan #2 (wok) add the ponzu sauce and stir around for a minute.
- In pan #1 add about 2 to 3 tablespoons of water, make sure heat is relatively high, but not scorching, now cover it for a few minutes. Good things will start to happen. Keep a close eye on it and stir if needed.
- In pan #2 your meat should be done or almost done. You want it brown but still soft. You can add more olive oil at any point if you find it drying. If it's done turn off heat and remove from burner.
- In pan #1, repeat the step of adding water again if veggies are not soft. They should be but if your pieces are bigger than mine you might want to do this a second time for about 2 to 3 minutes. It just steams the veggies a bit and soften them up.
- Now turn off the heat for your veggies.
- Your rice, steak and veggies should have all finished up relatively around the same time.
- Now you can either just pop it all into one large bowl and mix it up.
- OR:
- You can do individual bowls and layer it which is how I like to do it.
- Add a scoop of rice in your bowl.
- Pop some veggies over top.
- Pop some meat over top of that.
- You can add a teaspoon or so of more ponzu if you like. I usually do.
- Serve with a big old healthy smile!
Notes
It may seem complicated with 2 pans going but I like to cook my veggies separately. You could also just steam them if you have a steamer. I do not so I do mine on the stove. You can also steam veggies in your microwave by adding a bit of water and popping a lid on a glass dish and cooking for 5 to 10 minutes depending how many you do. I like browning mine before steaming but it's a personal thing. You do not have to. This dish is all about timing so plan your time well.
I hope you enjoyed this healthy post today. I'll be sure to have my head examined so it never happens again.
Did I mention is has no added sugar? *sigh*
Toodles and smoochies! xx
Cucina49
What a gorgeous, colorful stir-fry. I have been craving beef lately, so I'll have to try this!
Kim Bee
It is so good. Your beef craving will thank you.
Reem | Simply Reem
OK Let me start by saying " You Rock"!!!!
This looks really good, no nothing is my mantras these days...
With that being said, I still love Yes Everything and High Sugar Kim.....LOL
Kim Bee
Thanks so much. I like to rock. I'll have to find some middle ground between this stuff and my sugar.
Marsha @ The Harried Cook
Hmmmmm... I sometimes eat healthy too, you know? Really. Truly.
And this recipe would be great in my home... We love beef, and we love stir fries. Gotta try this one! 🙂
Kim Bee
Lol, I am seriously almost really believing you right now. *giggles*
You will love it.
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love.
Wow, Kim, you have me so worried about that head of yours. Better get it checked out soon!
But, really, this looks yummy. I love stir fry!
Kim Bee
Scan complete, doc ordered some sugar and deep fried stuff stat.
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious
Yum! I love stir-frys, especially when steak is involved. And I like to cook my veggies separately too. Great minds think alike 🙂
Kim Bee
Yah I am glad we think alike. Stir fries are just so wonderful. I forgot how much I love them.
Dara
Haha. I love your healthy recipe! I also love steak, so maybe I'm biased. Keep it up!
Kim Bee
Thanks Dara. I love me some steak too. It just makes me happy.
Baker Street
Oh you did well my friend! What a fabulous recipe. Healthy and delicious. YUM!
Kim Bee
Thanks so much. I really loved this. I snagged the leftovers before anyone else got them so you know I loved it.
Nancy @ CouponClippingCook
Sounds and looks delicious. I love jasmine rice and such a healthy simple dish.
Kim Bee
Thanks so much Nancy. I adore jasmine. That and basmati are my faves.
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts
Looks amazing! I love a good stir fry, and this sounds delicious!
Kim Bee
Thanks Erin. Stir fry is just such a nice, fresh meal.
Nami | Just One Cookbook
LOL! I was counting on your blog to get my virtual dessert! Just kidding - I'm just so happy to see a Japanese condiment here. I love ponzu and this citrus soy sauce goes well with the steak! Looks yummy!
Kim Bee
Lol Nami. I know I freaked everyone out with this healthy post. It took me forever and a day to find Ponzu. I ended up bringing some home from Florida when we hit Whole Foods. Was just itching to try it out. It has such a nice flavor to it. I was really impressed.
Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
LOL I just love you!! and I love anything and everything stir fry! Thanks so much for joining my linky!!