Shaved Steak

This 20-minute shaved steak stir fry is a quick and easy dinner made with thinly sliced beef and fresh veggies tossed in a mouthwatering sauce. It’s healthy, versatile, and a firm family favorite.

Key Ingredients

• Steak. Choose a cut that can be easily sliced into thin strips, such as sirloin steak, flat iron steak, or filet mignon. Tougher cuts, like flank steak, will also work. Just remember to slice it thinly against the grain and marinate the slices for a few hours in the stir fry sauce to help tenderize the meat fibers.
• Cornstarch. Coating the meat in cornstarch helps form a crispy brown crust around each piece. It also thickens the sauce and gives it a glossy consistency that clings to the beef and veggies.
• Olive oil. Or any neutral-flavored vegetable oil for searing. 
• Asparagus. Trim the ends and cut the spears into bite-sized pieces.
• Green onions. Sliced diagonally into 1-inch pieces. 

For the sauce: 

• Low-sodium soy sauce. This gives the sauce an umami-forward base. If you’re gluten-free, use tamari or coconut aminos instead. 
• Garlic and ginger. Fresh garlic and ginger add a savory, aromatic touch to the sauce.
• Brown sugar. The sweetness balances the stronger flavors in the sauce. You can also use coconut sugar, maple syrup, or honey. 
• Salt and black pepper. To taste. 

How to cook shaved steak

I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Coat in cornstarch. Toss the thin slices of steak in cornstarch. Set aside.

Make the stir fry sauce. Meanwhile, stir the stir fry sauce ingredients together in a small bowl.  

Marinate the beef. Pour half of the stir fry sauce over the beef and toss to coat. 

Brown the beef. Sear the steak pieces in a hot oiled skillet until browned. Transfer them to a plate. 

Cook the vegetables. Add the asparagus and scallions to the now empty pan and stir fry until they’re tender-crisp. 

Finish the stir fry. Return the steak to the pan, then pour in the remaining stir fry sauce. Stir well and cook until the sauce thickens. Enjoy!

Arman’s recipe tips

• Freeze the beef. Place the beef in the freezer for 20 to 30 minutes before slicing. Partially frozen meat is firmer and, thus, much easier to slice. 
• Marinate the shaved beef in the stir-fry sauce to deepen the flavors and tenderize the meat. You can marinate steak slices for up to 24 hours in the fridge.
• Prep in advance. This is a fast-paced dish, so having your steak, veggies, and sauce prepped and ready is key to a fail-proof process. 
• Don’t overcrowd the pan. Make sure you’re using a large enough pan that fits all of the beef slices and vegetables while still leaving room in between each piece. Overcrowding the pan will steam the beef/veggies. 

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• Black Pepper Angus Steak
• Beef Bulgogi
• Keto Beef and Broccoli
• Hunan Beef