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A close-up view of the Cozy Grilled Steak Bowl with Zucchini, featuring sliced steak, green zucchini, and caramelized onions.

Cozy Grilled Steak Bowl with Zucchini

This is a healthy beef stir fry featuring thin slices of sirloin steak and zucchini. It makes a satisfying entree for the family and cooks in about 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Dairy Free, Gluten-Free, Grain Free, Paleo, Sugar Free, Whole30
Calories: 394
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Steak
  • 1 tablespoon olive or avocado oil
  • 0.75 pound sirloin steak thinly sliced Use up to 1 pound
  • 1 teaspoon salt divided
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper divided
Veggies
  • 1.5 tablespoon olive or avocado oil
  • 3 medium zucchini sliced into half moons
  • 0.5 white or yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 cup coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

Equipment

  • 12" skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add your thinly sliced steak pieces. Cook until the steak is browned, stirring often, about 2 to 3 minutes. The steak does not need to cook completely through. Remove the steak from the pan and set it aside. Leave any liquid remaining in the skillet.
  2. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 1.5 tablespoons of oil to the skillet with the zucchini and onion. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, ginger, and garlic powder. Stir. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent and the zucchini is tender, about 7 to 10 minutes.
  3. Add rice vinegar and coconut aminos to the skillet with the vegetables. Return your steak to the skillet. Stir and cook until the steak and sauce have warmed, about 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish the finished stir fry with sliced green onion or sesame seeds if you wish.

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 46gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 1046mgPotassium: 1082mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 294IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 4mg

Notes

I developed this recipe to recreate the flavors of my avó’s summer gatherings after my youngest son received a celiac diagnosis. This dish blends fresh, grilled zucchini with marinated steak to capture family flavors while remaining gluten-free.

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