Name: Sumac beef sirloin and vegetable stir-fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 500 g beef sirloin steak (fat trimmed); ½ cup white quinoa (rinsed); 1 tsp sumac; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 red (Spanish) onion (thinly sliced); 1 bunch asparagus (trimmed, cut into thirds); 1 bunch broccolini (trimmed, cut into thirds); 1 bunch baby carrots (trimmed, peeled); 100 g brussels sprouts (quartered); 100 g yellow squash (cut into wedges); 80 g baby spinach leaves; 1 lemon (juiced +extra wedges, to serve); fresh flat-leaf parsley (to serve); almonds (roasted, to serve); long red chilli (finely chopped, to serve)

Dinner

SERVES:

DIFFICULTY:
Easy

PREP TIME:
10

COOK TIME:
15

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Ingredients

500 g beef sirloin steak fat trimmed
½ cup white quinoa rinsed
1 tsp sumac
2 tbsp olive oil
1 red (Spanish) onion thinly sliced
1 bunch asparagus trimmed, cut into thirds
1 bunch broccolini trimmed, cut into thirds
1 bunch baby carrots trimmed, peeled
100 g brussels sprouts quartered
100 g yellow squash cut into wedges
80 g baby spinach leaves
1 lemon juiced +extra wedges, to serve
fresh flat-leaf parsley to serve
almonds roasted, to serve
long red chilli finely chopped, to serve

Method

Cook quinoa according to packet instructions. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, place steaks, sumac and half the oil in a medium snap lock bag. Season and rub to coat well. Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat and cook beef for 3-4minutes each side or until cooked to your liking. Set aside on a plate loosely covered with foil for 5 minutes to rest. Thinly slice.
Spray same frying pan with olive oil spray and reheat over medium-high heat. Add onion and stir-fry for 2 mins. Add asparagus, broccolini, carrots, brussels sprouts and squash and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are just tender. Remove from heat, add quinoa, baby spinach and sliced beef to pan. Drizzle with lemon juice and remaining oil, season and toss to coat.
Serve stir-fry with parsley, almonds, chilli and lemon wedges.

Notes

TIPS:

Beef rump, eye fillet or scotch fillet would also work well in this recipe.
Season your steaks with the flavour profile of your choice – lemon pepper, Chinese 5 spice, Cajun or taco seasoning would all work well.
Swap quinoa for lentils, low GI cous cous, low GI rice or beans of your choice.

Recipe supplied by Meat & Livestock Australia.

Please note the serving size listed is to be used as a guide only. Consider your own individual nutrient and carbohydrate requirements and adjust the serving size as required. If you are unsure of your requirements consult an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) for personalises advice.

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