Heart-Healthy Beef Stir Fry Noodles

Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this flavorful and nutritious Heart-Healthy Beef Stir Fry Noodles recipe, packed with lean beef sirloin, vibrant vegetables, and whole grain noodles. Perfectly marinated with low-sodium soy sauce, garlic, and fresh ginger, the tender beef pairs beautifully with a colorful medley of broccoli, red bell peppers, carrots, and sugar snap peas, all stir-fried to tender-crisp perfection. A light drizzle of sesame oil and a dash of lime juice add a delightful finishing touch to this quick 35-minute dish that's as easy to make as it is satisfying. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds, this high-fiber, low-sodium meal is not only heart-smart but also brimming with bold, zesty flavors. Ideal for a balanced dinner or a meal-prepped lunch, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 pounds lean beef sirloin
• 8 ounces whole grain spaghetti or noodles
• 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 medium carrots, julienned
• 1 cup sugar snap peas
• 4 stalks green onions, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Slice the lean beef sirloin into thin strips and set aside.

Step 2

In a large pot, cook the whole grain spaghetti or noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine the low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Mix well to create the marinade.

Step 4

Add the beef strips to the marinade and let it sit for at least 10 minutes.

Step 5

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 6

Add the marinated beef strips, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove beef from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

Step 7

In the same skillet, add broccoli florets, red bell pepper slices, julienned carrots, sugar snap peas, and green onions.

Step 8

Stir-fry the vegetables for about 5 minutes or until they are tender-crisp.

Step 9

Return the beef to the skillet, then add the cooked noodles.

Step 10

Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes and lime juice, then toss everything together until well mixed and heated through.

Step 11

Transfer the stir fry noodles to serving plates and garnish with toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1273.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1388.1

Total Fat 56.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.7g
Cholesterol 170.1mg	0%
Sodium 2366.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 127.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.8g	0%
Total Sugars 25.9g
Protein 100.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 359.3mg	0%
Iron 18.3mg	0%
Potassium 2125.0mg	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: 35.8%

Protein: 28.4%

Carbs: 35.9%