Blackstone Cowboy Stir Fry (Printable)
Hearty beef and vegetable skillet with smoky Western flavors, ready in 30 minutes
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
02 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 large yellow onion, sliced
05 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced
06 - 1 cup cremini mushrooms, sliced
07 - 1 cob corn, kernels removed
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and sliced
→ Sauce & Seasonings
10 - 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
11 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
12 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
13 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
14 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
15 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
16 - 1/4 tsp kosher salt
17 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
→ Finish & Garnish
18 - 2 green onions, sliced
19 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat Blackstone griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat until evenly hot.
02 - Whisk together soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
03 - Toss sliced steak with 1 tbsp vegetable oil until evenly coated.
04 - Sear beef on hot griddle for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until browned on all sides. Push to one side of the griddle.
05 - Add onion, bell pepper, zucchini, mushrooms, corn, and jalapeño to griddle. Cook 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly charred but crisp-tender.
06 - Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
07 - Combine steak and vegetables. Pour sauce mixture over everything and toss well to coat evenly.
08 - Add butter and mix until melted and sauce becomes glossy.
09 - Remove from heat, sprinkle with green onions and fresh herbs. Serve hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one glorious mess on the griddle, meaning less cleanup and more flavor development
- The sauce strikes this perfect balance between sweet, smoky, and savory that makes everyone ask for seconds
02 -
- Crowding the griddle is actually your friend here, all those ingredients releasing moisture creates steam that helps everything cook evenly while still developing those coveted charred spots
- Having your sauce pre-mixed and ready to pour is crucial, because once those veggies hit the heat, everything moves fast and you do not want to be scrambling with a whisk
03 -
- Pat your beef dry with paper towels before tossing with oil, excess moisture creates steam instead of that desirable caramelized crust
- Keep a spray bottle of water handy, if any flare-ups happen on the griddle, a quick mist controls the flame without ruining your sear