Steve'S Favorite Salsa Stir-Fry
A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender beef, crisp vegetables, and a spicy salsa-based sauce, perfect for a vibrant, satisfying meal in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine picante sauce, soy sauce, water, and cornstarch in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.
- Heat one tablespoon of oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Stir-fry beef, garlic, and ginger until the beef is cooked through.
- Remove the beef from the wok and set aside.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the wok. Stir-fry mushrooms, broccoli, and bell pepper until crisp-tender.
- Return the cooked beef and green onions to the wok. Add the salsa mixture.
- Cook and stir for one minute until the sauce boils and thickens.
- Serve hot over rice.
Tips & Substitutions
For a more vibrant flavor, consider marinating the round steak in a mixture of light soy sauce and ground ginger for 30 minutes before cooking. If you don't have Pace picante sauce, any medium salsa will work as a substitute. Feel free to add other vegetables like snap peas or carrots to enhance the dish's nutrition. This recipe is quite flexible, so you can also use leftover steak or chicken.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this flavorful stir-fry hot over a bed of steamed rice or alongside soft tortillas for a fun twist. It pairs beautifully with Vegetarian Egg Rolls as a side dish or a fresh cucumber salad to balance the flavors. For a complete meal experience, you might also consider a light dessert like fruit salad.
Storage & Reheating
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. To reheat, simply warm in a skillet over medium heat until heated through, adding a splash of water if needed to loosen the sauce. Avoid microwaving as it may make the beef tough.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Steve'S Favorite Salsa Stir-Fry contains roughly 1565 calories, with 23g protein, 140g carbohydrates, and 107g fat. It is an excellent source of iron (125% of the Daily Value), vitamin C (74% of the Daily Value), and dietary fiber (68% of the Daily Value), and a good source of calcium and vitamin A. Note that it is relatively high in sodium, at 1312mg per serving (57% of the Daily Value).
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I adjust the spice level?
To adjust the spice level, you can add diced jalapeños or a few drops of hot sauce to the picante sauce mixture. Alternatively, if you prefer a milder dish, choose a mild salsa or reduce the amount of ginger and garlic. Experimenting with these elements allows you to customize the heat to your preference.
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).