Shaking beef stir-fry

A handful of ingredients turns regular steak into a moreish beef stir-fry. Prepare the beef ahead of time, then it’s just a quick shake in a smoking hot wok and dinner is served!

Ingredients

  • 1kg rump steak

    beef

  • 6 clove garlic

    crushed

  • ¼ cup fish sauce

  • 3 brown sugar

  • 1 lime

    juiced

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • 1 non-metallic bowl
  • 1 wok

Instructions

  1. Trim fat and sinew from steak and slice into 0.5cm strips.
  2. Combine remaining ingredients in a non-metallic bowl.
  3. Add steak to marinade, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  4. Heat a wok over very high heat. Drain beef and cook in batches for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until sticky and charred.

Notes

Tip
Rump steak is a more economical alternative to fillet or sirloin, but you could use either depending on your budget.
Tip
Avoid stewing cuts such as chuck or blade, as they won’t be as tender.

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