Blackstone Cowboy Stir Fry (Printable Version)
Hearty skillet dish with beef and vegetables cooked on a griddle for smoky, caramelized flavor in 30 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 - ½ tsp chili powder
15 - ½ tsp black pepper
16 - ¼ tsp kosher salt
17 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
→ Finish & Garnish
18 - 2 green onions, sliced
19 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
# Directions:
01 - Preheat Blackstone griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
02 - Whisk together soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl.
03 - Toss sliced steak with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil until evenly coated.
04 - Sear the beef on the hot griddle for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally until browned. Push to one side of the griddle.
05 - Add onion, bell pepper, zucchini, mushrooms, corn, and jalapeño to the griddle. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are slightly charred but crisp-tender.
06 - Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
07 - Combine steak and vegetables. Pour the sauce over everything and toss well to coat evenly.
08 - Add butter and mix until melted and glossy, coating all ingredients.
09 - Remove from heat. Sprinkle with green onions and fresh herbs. Serve hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of smoky paprika and caramelized vegetables creates layers of flavor that develop fast
- Its forgiving enough for weeknight chaos but impressive enough for company
02 -
- Dont overcrowd the griddle or your ingredients will steam instead of getting that beautiful caramelization
- Let the griddle come back up to temperature between batches if you are cooking in multiple rounds
03 -
- A few drops of liquid smoke in the sauce mimics that outdoor charcoal flavor even when cooking indoors
- Have all ingredients prepped and ready before you start cooking once the heat is on, everything moves fast