Cooking Light Ginger Beef

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this irresistible Cooking Light Ginger Beef recipe! Tender strips of marinated beef sirloin are stir-fried to perfection alongside vibrant red bell peppers, sweet julienned carrots, and fragrant aromatics like fresh ginger and garlic. The dish is brought together with a glossy, umami-rich sauce made from low-sodium soy sauce, honey, and a hint of rice vinegar. A dash of sesame seeds adds a nutty crunch, while green onions provide a burst of freshness. Served over fluffy jasmine rice, this quick and easy 30-minute meal is a wholesome, flavor-packed delight perfect for busy evenings. Light, healthy, and bursting with Asian-inspired flavors, it's sure to become a mealtime favorite for the whole family!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 450 grams beef sirloin
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 carrot
• 3 green onions
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 2 cups cooked jasmine rice

Directions

Step 1

Slice the beef sirloin into thin strips against the grain for tender pieces. Pat dry with a paper towel.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix the beef strips with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.

Step 3

While the beef marinates, finely mince the garlic and grate the ginger. Cut the red bell pepper into thin strips, julienne the carrot, and chop the green onions into 1-inch pieces.

Step 4

In a small bowl, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, water, and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Stir until smooth and set aside.

Step 5

Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the beef in a single layer, searing each side for 1-2 minutes until browned. Remove the beef and set aside.

Step 6

In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Stir-fry the garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 7

Add the red bell pepper and carrot to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.

Step 8

Return the beef to the skillet, then pour in the prepared sauce. Stir everything together and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables.

Step 9

Add the chopped green onions and sesame seeds, tossing briefly to combine.

Step 10

Serve the ginger beef over a bed of cooked jasmine rice for a light yet satisfying meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1269.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2266.7

Total Fat 110.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 23.3g
Cholesterol 402.4mg	0%
Sodium 1828.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 180.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.3g	0%
Total Sugars 41.7g
Protein 137.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 217.0mg	0%
Iron 15.7mg	0%
Potassium 2684.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.9%

Protein: 24.2%

Carbs: 31.8%