If you’re looking for a wholesome, low-carb, and delicious meal that’s easy to prepare, these air-fried steak and asparagus bundles are the perfect choice. Packed with flavors from the tender flank steak marinated in tamari and balsamic vinegar, paired with fresh asparagus and bell peppers, this recipe is a delightful combination of savory and zesty. Best of all, it’s prepared using an air fryer, making it a healthier and faster alternative to traditional frying.
Ingredients:
- Steak and Marinade:
- 2 – 2 ½ pounds flank steak, cut into 6 pieces
- Kosher salt and black pepper (to taste)
- ½ cup tamari sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- Vegetables:
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
- 3 bell peppers, seeded and sliced thinly
- Sauce:
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ⅓ cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- For Air Frying:
- Olive oil spray
Instructions:
- Prepare the Steak and Marinade:
- In a shallow dish, season the flank steak pieces with kosher salt and black pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix tamari sauce and crushed garlic. Pour this mixture over the steak, ensuring that all the pieces are well-coated. Cover and let the steak marinate for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for a deeper flavor.
- Assemble the Bundles:
- While the steak is marinating, prepare the vegetables. Trim the asparagus and slice the bell peppers thinly.
- Take one piece of marinated steak and place a few asparagus stalks and slices of bell peppers in the center. Roll the steak around the vegetables to form a bundle, and secure it with toothpicks if necessary. Repeat this for all the steak pieces.
- Air Fry the Bundles:
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil. Place the steak and asparagus bundles in the basket, leaving a little space between each bundle.
- Air fry the bundles for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the steak is cooked to your desired doneness and the vegetables are tender.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- While the bundles are air frying, make the sauce. In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar, beef broth, and unsalted butter. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce has slightly thickened.
- Serve:
- Once the steak and asparagus bundles are done, drizzle them with the balsamic sauce. Serve hot and enjoy this savory, healthy meal with your favorite side dishes or as a standalone entrée.
Conclusion:
These air-fried steak and asparagus bundles are not only visually appealing but also incredibly flavorful. The combination of tender marinated flank steak, crisp asparagus, and sweet bell peppers results in a well-balanced meal. The balsamic and beef broth sauce enhances the flavors, adding a rich, tangy glaze. With minimal oil used in the air fryer, this recipe provides a healthier option without compromising on taste.
Air Fried Steak and Asparagus Bundles with Bell Peppers
Savory marinated flank steak, wrapped around freshasparagus and bell peppers, air fried to perfection and drizzled with a tangybalsamic glaze. A quick and healthy dish with bold flavors, perfect forweeknight dinners or special occasions.
Steak and Marinade:
- 2 – 2 ½ pounds flank steak (cut into 6 pieces)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (to taste)
- ½ cup tamari sauce
- 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
Vegetables:
- 1 pound asparagus (trimmed)
- 3 bell peppers (seeded and sliced thinly)
Sauce:
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ⅓ cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For Air Frying:
- Olive oil spray
Prepare the Steak and Marinade:
In a shallow dish, season the flank steak pieces with kosher salt and black pepper.
In a small bowl, mix tamari sauce and crushed garlic. Pour this mixture over the steak, ensuring that all the pieces are well-coated. Cover and let the steak marinate for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for a deeper flavor.
Assemble the Bundles:
While the steak is marinating, prepare the vegetables. Trim the asparagus and slice the bell peppers thinly.
Take one piece of marinated steak and place a few asparagus stalks and slices of bell peppers in the center. Roll the steak around the vegetables to form a bundle, and secure it with toothpicks if necessary. Repeat this for all the steak pieces.
Air Fry the Bundles:
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil. Place the steak and asparagus bundles in the basket, leaving a little space between each bundle.
Air fry the bundles for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the steak is cooked to your desired doneness and the vegetables are tender.
Prepare the Sauce:
- While the bundles are air frying, make the sauce. In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar, beef broth, and unsalted butter. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce has slightly thickened.
Serve:
- Once the steak and asparagus bundles are done, drizzle them with the balsamic sauce. Serve hot and enjoy this savory, healthy meal with your favorite side dishes or as a standalone entrée.