Mediterranean Stir-Fry Beef with Bok Choy
What Started it all:
Stir Fry Beef, Bok choy, tea, pressure cooker
This quick and easy Mediterranean-inspired stir-fry is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Using a pressure cooker to speed things up, you can have a delicious meal ready in no time.
Ingredients
- 1 lb stir-fry beef strips
- 4 cups bok choy, chopped
- 1 cup brewed tea (preferably green tea)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Chop the bok choy and set it aside. Brew your tea and let it cool slightly.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Set your pressure cooker to the sauté function. Add olive oil and let it heat up. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until they become fragrant and translucent.
- Add the Beef: Add the stir-fry beef strips to the pressure cooker. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and cumin. Stir to combine and let the beef brown on all sides.
- Deglaze with Tea: Pour in the brewed tea to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Pressure Cook: Secure the lid on your pressure cooker and set it to high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Quick Release and Add Bok Choy: Once the cooking time is up, perform a quick release to let out the steam. Open the lid and add the chopped bok choy. Stir to combine and let it cook in the residual heat for a few minutes until the bok choy is tender.
- Finish with Soy Sauce: Stir in the soy sauce, give everything one last mix, and adjust the seasoning if needed.
And there you have it, folks! A scrumptious Mediterranean stir-fry beef with bok choy that's ready in a flash. Serve it over some steamed rice or quinoa, and enjoy your flavorful meal. Happy cooking!