Teriyaki Beef Zoodle Bowl

Teriyaki Beef Zoodle Bowl

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound flank steak or sirloin steak, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 medium zucchinis, spiralized (about 4 cups of zoodles)
• 1 large carrot, spiralized or julienned
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce (homemade or store-bought)
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• Green onions, sliced for garnish

Homemade Teriyaki Sauce (optional):

• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons sweet rice wine (mirin)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water

Instructions:

1. Start by preparing the teriyaki sauce if making from scratch: in a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, water, mirin, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Whisk in the cornstarch and water mixture and continue to simmer, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. In a bowl, season the thinly sliced steak with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak and cook until it’s browned and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes. Remove the steak and set it aside.
3. In the same skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the zoodles and carrot. Cook, tossing frequently, for about 2 minutes or until just tender.
4. Add the cooked steak back to the skillet with the zoodles and carrot. Pour the teriyaki sauce over the top and toss everything together to coat evenly and heat through.
5. Serve the Teriyaki Beef Zoodle Bowl hot, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Tips:

• For a lower sodium option, choose low sodium soy sauce for your teriyaki sauce.
• Add more veggies like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrients.
• If avoiding soy, consider using coconut aminos in place of soy sauce for your teriyaki mixture.

Nutritional Information (approximate):

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 920mg | Potassium: 1012mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 5155IU | Vitamin C: 35.9mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 3.3mg