Steak and Mushroom Stir Fry

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This stir fry of mushrooms and onions with steak delivers all the flavors I crave in a great restaurant steak. Lucky for all of us, that steak has been transformed into a quick stir fry that can be made even on the busiest of nights.

stir fried steak mushrooms and onions in large skillet

Steak with Mushrooms and Onions

One of my favorite meals when dining out is a perfectly cooked steak with mushrooms and onions. It’s always so delicious and flavorful. As much as I love a perfect steak and warm sauteed mushrooms and onions, most nights when I’m making dinner time is of the essence – so recreating this in a skillet is a win-win.

When cooking stir fry steak take care not to overcrowd your pan. For me, this pan is the perfect skillet. Leave some space so things cook and fry. Steamed steak is not the goal. Pan-fried meat with yummy fried brown bits of flavor is ideal.

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How to Cook Steak with Mushrooms

For this recipe, we’re going to saute the onions and mushrooms in a bit of butter before cooking the steak. Set them aside near the stove and we’ll combine everything at the end.

Fry your steak in batches. Transfer the cooked meat to a plate near the stove, but don’t cover it. If you cover it with a lid it could continue to cook and steam unnecessarily.

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How to Slice Flank Steak

Flank steak is a thin cut of beef that is great in stir fry. If you can’t find flank steak be sure to ask your butcher or use another thin meat like inside or outside skirt. They are flavorful cuts that fry up quickly.

Sliced correctly flank steak is tender and perfect for stir fry. Flank steak has a very distinct grain or direction the fibers run. They are long fibrous strands that run the entire length of the piece of meat.

The key is to shorten those fibers. With a sharp knife slice across those fibers, or against the grain. Do not cut with the grain or you will have very tough strips of steak. For stir fry cut the flank steak into approximately ¼ inch thick slices.

Since this is a rather thin cut of beef a trick I learned was to put it in the freezer for 30 minutes or so before slicing. It won’t freeze completely but it will be slightly firmer. Then cut your strips using a very sharp knife. A sharp knife makes quick work of cutting the flank steak.

cooked onions and mushrooms in pan

Steak with Mushrooms and Onions

You’ll need the following ingredients for this recipe:

  • olive oil 
  • mushrooms 
  • onion 
  • kosher salt 
  • freshly ground black pepper 
  • garlic
  • skirt or flank steak sliced
  • Italian parsley
Cooked stir fry on stove

Stir Fry Steak Recipe

Warm 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and onion and immediately toss to coat. Season with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.

Cook while stirring frequently for about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for about a minute, until fragrant. Transfer the cooked vegetables to a plate and return the pan to the stove.

Add ½ tablespoon of oil to the skillet, swirl to coat, and then add half of the steak. Toss to coat and spread across the pan in one layer. Season with salt and pepper.

Cook for 1 minute, stir and cook an additional minute, turning over uncooked sides as needed. As soon as the meat has browned, remove the meat from the pan and transfer it to a plate.

Repeat steps to cook the remaining meat. Remove the pan from the heat and add the vegetables and cooked meat back to the pan. Sprinkle with parsley and stir to mix. Serve warm.

cooked steak with mushrooms

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cooked steak with mushrooms

Steak and Mushroom Stir Fry

This stir fry delivers all the flavors you love with steak smothered in mushrooms and onions but quick and easy in just one pan.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients 

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • 1 yellow onion sliced thin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper divided
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 pound skirt or flank steak sliced into very thin strips
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

Instructions

  • Warm 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and onion and immediately toss to coat. Season with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
  • Cook while stirring frequently for about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for about a minute, until fragrant. Transfer the cooked vegetables to a plate and return the pan to the stove.
  • Add ½ tablespoon of oil to the skillet, swirl to coat, and then add half of the steak. Toss to coat and spread across the pan in one layer. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook for 1 minute, stir and cook an additional minute, turning over uncooked sides as needed. As soon as the meat has browned, remove the meat from the pan and transfer it to a plate.
  • Repeat steps to cook the remaining meat. Remove the pan from the heat and add the vegetables and cooked meat back to the pan. Sprinkle with parsley and stir to mix. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 264kcal · Carbohydrates: 6g · Protein: 27g · Fat: 16g · Saturated Fat: 4g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g · Monounsaturated Fat: 9g · Trans Fat: 0.4g · Cholesterol: 71mg · Sodium: 662mg · Potassium: 575mg · Fiber: 1g · Sugar: 2g · Vitamin A: 178IU · Vitamin C: 7mg · Calcium: 23mg · Iron: 3mg
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