Blackstone Cowboy Stir Fry (Printable)
Hearty American West-inspired stir fry with smoky caramelized vegetables and beef, cooked on a griddle for outdoor dining perfection.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
02 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 large yellow onion, sliced
05 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced
06 - 1 cup cremini mushrooms, sliced
07 - 1 cob corn, kernels removed
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and sliced (optional)
→ Sauce & Seasonings
10 - 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
11 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
12 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
13 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
14 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
15 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
16 - 1/4 tsp kosher salt
17 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
→ Finish & Garnish
18 - 2 green onions, sliced
19 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat your Blackstone griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, black pepper, and salt. Set aside.
03 - Toss sliced steak with 1 tbsp vegetable oil.
04 - Sear the beef on the hot griddle for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally until browned. Push to one side of the griddle.
05 - Add onion, bell pepper, zucchini, mushrooms, corn, and jalapeño to the griddle. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently, until veggies are slightly charred but crisp-tender.
06 - Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
07 - Combine steak and vegetables. Pour the sauce over everything and toss well to coat.
08 - Add butter and mix until melted and glossy.
09 - Remove from heat, sprinkle with green onions and herbs. Serve hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything happens on one surface so cleanup is practically nonexistent
- The high heat creates those restaurant style char marks that make every bite incredible
02 -
- Crowding the griddle lowers the temperature and creates steaming instead of searing so cook in batches if necessary
- The sauce will thicken quickly once it hits the hot surface so have everything ready before pouring
03 -
- A few drops of liquid smoke in the sauce mimic that open fire flavor even if you are cooking indoors
- Preheat your serving bowls in the oven so dinner stays hot longer