A quick and satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.

After a long day, nothing beats a dish that feels like a warm hug. You have the scent of garlic in the air, mingling with sesame oil, rich scents hinting at the delicious dinner to come. Tender beef sizzling next to a variety of vegetables, each adding their own balance to the savory flavor. Then you top it with a dash of soy sauce, a sprinkle of sesame and nest it on a bed of rice. And the best part? It comes together in just a few steps, so you can unwind after a long day at work. Ready to make tonight’s meal something truly special? Let’s get started.

Tools:

Fry pan with lid

Knife

Cutting board

Measuring spoons 

Tongs

Ingredients 

1 pound beef (your choice of cut)

1 yellow onion

1 bunch green onions

3 mini sweet peppers (or 1 sweet bell pepper)

2 cloves of garlic, minced

2 tablespoons white sesame seeds

2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil

1 tablespoon soy sauce

6 ounces baby spinach 

Salt and pepper to taste

As always, remember to wash your produce!

Since we're working with both fresh vegetables and raw meat, it's a good rule of thumb to work with the vegetables first to prevent cross contamination. Everything will be cooked in this dish, but it's better to get into the habit and stay in it, rather than realize later you've goofed and have to stop to wash everything before you can continue chopping.

Add your sesame oil to the pan and set the heat to medium-high. Allow it to heat up while you mince your garlic. You could also just use the jarred stuff, whatever you like best. Add it to the pan once the oil has had a chance to get hot.

Dice up your yellow onion and add it in, then slice your bunch of green onions into thin rounds (omit the roots and any sad looking, wilty ends of the shoots) and add that to the pan. Give everything a stir to get a little oil on it all, and let it cook while you move on to the next item.

Remove stems and seeds from your sweet peppers. Slice them however you like - we chose minis and cut them into rounds - and add them to the pan. 

Now that the vegetables are finished, take your chosen cut of beef to the cutting board.  Trim any excess fat and slice the meat into strips, or cut it into small chunks if you'd rather. The only goal here is small pieces with minimal fat that will cook through quickly and evenly.

Add the beef to the pan, measure in your sesame seeds, stir to evenly distribute everything, and put the lid on the pan.

Allow it to cook undisturbed for at least two minutes, at which point you can remove the lid, add your soy sauce, and check the beef for doneness. Depending on the size of the pieces, you may need more direct cooking time.

While the beef is still a little on the rare side, add your spinach, put the lid back on the pan, and remove it from the heat. We want to allow the trapped heat to wilt the spinach and finish cooking the beef. This should only take between two and four minutes.

Add a little salt and pepper, maybe even some more soy sauce, depending on your family's preferences, and serve over rice.

With dinner served and the scent of sesame still lingering in the air, it’s easy to appreciate the simple pleasures of a homemade meal. This dish,  is proof that it doesn’t take much effort to make an amazing Meal. With its tender beef and well-seasoned veggies, its also an easy way to get lots of vegetables into your diet, without having to stress. Enjoying it with family, or as a quiet night to yourself, this recipe makes a great addition to the rotation, that you can enjoy any time of year.. So, next time you’re looking for a comforting, flavorful meal, remember this one—and let it bring a little warmth to your evening.

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