Marinate beef overnight in this homemade pineapple, ginger, and pepper sauce for maximum flavor.
- Yields:
- 4 serving(s)
- Total Time:
- 30 mins
- Cal/Serv:
- 225
Ingredients
For the Beef
- 1 1/4 lb.
beef sirloin, trimmed and frozen for 30 to 60 minutes
- 2 tbsp.
low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp.
toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 c.
pineapple juice
- 1 tbsp.
grated, peeled fresh ginger
- 1
large clove garlic, finely grated
- 1/4 tsp.
red pepper flakes, plus more for serving
- 1/2
small Granny Smith apple, coarsely grated
- 1 tbsp.
canola oil
Kosher salt
For the Apple Slaw
- 2 tbsp.
rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp.
honey
Kosher salt
Pepper
- 1 1/2
small Granny Smith apples, cut into matchsticks
- 2
scallions, thinly sliced, plus more for serving
- 1/4 c.
fresh mint, sliced
- 2
hearts of romaine, leaves separated
Directions
- Step 1Thinly slice beef. In a bowl or resealable plastic bag, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, pineapple juice, ginger, garlic, and red pepper; stir in apple. Toss in beef to coat. Let sit for 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight.
- Step 2 Ten minutes before cooking, make the slaw. In a bowl, whisk together vinegar, honey, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add apples and toss to coat. Fold in scallions and mint.
- Step 3Heat a large cast-iron skillet on medium-high. Add oil, swirl the pan to coat, then add beef, spreading into an even layer. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, without stirring, until bottoms are browned and edges begin to crisp, 2 to 4 minutes. Toss and cook 2 minutes more.
- Step 4Transfer to a bowl and toss with additional red pepper and scallions if desired. Serve beef in lettuce leaves and top with apple slaw.
PER SERVING 225 CALORIES, 7.5 G FAT (2 G SATURATED), 27 G PROTEIN, 335 MG SODIUM, 12 G CARB, 3 G FIBER
COST PER SERVING $1.12
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