Since we work full time, we’re always on the lookout for a quick, delicious, easy-to-make main for a weeknight dinner. This stir-fried beef recipe just shouted at me.
To be honest, while reading it, I was a bit skeptical that a short 20-minute marination would really impart rich flavor. And only leeks in the stir-fry seemed somewhat bland. But given its quickness in preparation, it still sounded good enough to try.
Fast forward to Tuesday. I had spent the better part of that workday in exhausting meetings. I arrived home much later than usual and faced a hungry family desperate to eat, so we gave it a whirl.
The result was a true A+! The meat was perfectly tender and richly seasoned. It was coated by the buttery soft leeks that hinted at a caramelized sweetness, yet the dish retained a warm, pungent peppery flavor imparted by the ginger, brown sugar, pepper, and sesame oil marinade. Plus the sprinkle of chopped toasted peanuts offered a nice textural crunch.
My local grocery store had pre-sliced beef for stir-fry so that made preparing this meal that much faster. I stock Tattooed Chef’s Riced Cauliflower Stir Fry in the freezer, so this tasty, nutritiously-complete meal came together in just under a half hour. A nice glass (or two) of Malbec paired nicely–(I did mention it was a rough day…)–and this recipe has now become a go-to fave for a weeknight dinner.
