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Flank Steak, Snap-Pea, and Asparagus Stir-Fry

WHY IT’S LIGHT In this recipe, the steak and vegetables are cooked on the stove, with just one tablespoon of oil for the whole dish. Because flank steak is one of the leanest cuts of beef, be careful not to overcook it, and slice the meat thinly against the grain for the most tender results.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

1 cup long-grain white rice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, such as safflower
1 pound flank steak
Coarse salt and ground pepper
8 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed (see below)
1 bunch asparagus (1 pound), tough ends removed, cut into 2-inch lengths
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar (unseasoned)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook rice according to package instructions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Pat dry steak and season with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and cook 4 to 6 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate, and tent loosely with foil.

    Step 2

    Combine snap peas, asparagus, garlic, red-pepper flakes, and the water in same skillet. Cook, tossing, until vegetables are crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add soy sauce and vinegar; toss to combine.

    Step 3

    Slice steak thinly across the grain. To serve, divide steak, vegetables, and rice among four plates, and drizzle with pan juices.

  2. Trimming Snaps

    Step 4

    To trim snap peas, cut off stem end with a knife. Or, if the string is especially tough, snap off stem end with fingers, and pull string down the pod.

  3. nutrition information

    Step 5

    (Per Serving)

    Step 6

    Calories: 441

    Step 7

    Fat: 13.3g (4.4g Saturated Fat)

    Step 8

    Protein: 30.9g

    Step 9

    Carbohydrates: 46.8g

    Step 10

    Fiber: 3.2g

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