Skirt Steak, Baby Bok Choy and Zucchini Stir-Fry
This stir-fry features thinly sliced skirt steak cooked quickly over high heat with baby bok choy, zucchini, and crisp vegetables like water chestnuts and bell pepper. The sauce combines ponzu, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a touch of cornstarch for a glossy finish with balanced umami and tang. The dish delivers tender meat with crunchy vegetables in a bright, savory sauce, suitable for a flavorful weeknight dinner served with rice or noodles.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp ponzu
- 1/2 lb skirt steak (sliced thinly against the grain)
- 1/2 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
- 1/8 tsp salt kosher salt, to taste
- 1/8 tsp black pepper kosher salt, to taste
- 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1/2 tsp chili sesame oil
- 1/2 tbsp water
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- 1/2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tbsp ginger minced
- 2 scallions (sliced thinly, whites and greens separated)
- 1 carrot sliced thinly on diagonal, small
- 1/2 cup water chestnut drained
- 1/2 red bell pepper (sliced thinly)
- 1 small (6 oz zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch thick matchsticks)
- 1 baby bok choy quartered, head
Instructions
- Whisk together ponzu, soy sauce, oyster sauce and cornstarch and set aside.
- Pat steak dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat wok or large skillet over very high heat.
- When hot, add half of the steak so the meat gets a good sear and cook, tossing occasionally until browned on all sides, about 2 minutes total.
- Transfer to a plate, repeat with the remaining meat; set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium-high, add the oil, scallion whites, garlic, ginger, carrots, water chestnuts, and red pepper to the wok and toss frequently until beginning to soften, about 2 minutes.
- Add baby bok choy and zucchini and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the leaves turn bright green.
- Return the steak back to wok and pour the sauce mixture.
- Bring to a boil and allow to cook through and reduce, about 1 to 2 minutes more.
- Garnish with scallion greens and serve.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 317
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1-3/4 cups | |
| Calories | 317kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 812mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.