Blackstone Cowboy Stir Fry (Printable Version)
Tender beef and crisp vegetables sizzling with bold spices on a Blackstone griddle for a hearty cowboy-inspired meal.
# What You Need:
→ Beef
01 - 1 1/2 lbs flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp kosher salt
04 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
→ Vegetables
07 - 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
08 - 1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced
09 - 1 large red onion, sliced
10 - 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
11 - 1 cup baby carrots, sliced diagonally
12 - 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
13 - 2 cups baby potatoes, parboiled and quartered
→ Sauce
14 - 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
15 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
16 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
17 - 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
18 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
19 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
→ Garnishes
20 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
21 - 1/4 cup scallions, sliced
# How-To:
01 - Combine sliced beef with olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Toss thoroughly to coat and set aside to marinate while preparing remaining ingredients.
02 - Whisk together Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, and ground cumin in a separate bowl until sugar is completely dissolved.
03 - Heat Blackstone griddle or large flat-top grill over medium-high heat until evenly hot.
04 - Drizzle oil onto the hot griddle and add quartered baby potatoes. Cook for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and nearly cooked through. Push to one side of the cooking surface.
05 - Spread marinated beef across the griddle. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until well-browned and just cooked through. Remove beef and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
06 - Add all vegetables except jalapeño to the griddle. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender and vibrant in color.
07 - Add jalapeño, return beef and potatoes to the griddle, and pour sauce evenly over all ingredients. Toss thoroughly and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until heated through and sauce has caramelized in spots.
08 - Transfer to serving platter and garnish generously with chopped fresh cilantro or parsley and sliced scallions. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The marriage of smoky paprika spiced beef with crisp vegetables creates layers of flavor that develop beautifully on high heat
- Everything cooks on one surface, making cleanup nearly nonexistent and leaving you more time to eat
02 -
- Overcrowding the griddle causes steaming instead of searing, so cook in batches if your surface cant hold everything at once
- The beef continues cooking after removal, so pull it slightly before it reaches your desired doneness
03 -
- Freeze the beef for 30 minutes before slicing to get thin, uniform pieces that cook evenly
- Preheat your griddle for at least 10 minutes to ensure even heat distribution across the entire surface