Heart-Healthy Quick and Easy Stir Fry Beef
Delight your taste buds while prioritizing your heart health with this irresistible Heart-Healthy Quick and Easy Stir Fry Beef. Featuring tender strips of lean beef, vibrant vegetables like broccoli, carrots, and red bell peppers, and a savory homemade sauce made with low-sodium soy sauce, this dish strikes the perfect balance between flavor and nutrition. Gingery, garlicky goodness shines through in every bite, enhanced by the light touch of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and healthy stir fry is perfect for busy weeknights, offering a low-sodium, fiber-rich meal that pairs wonderfully with brown rice or quinoa. Treat yourself to a wholesome dinner that's as simple as it is satisfying!
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Ingredients
- 500 grams Lean beef strips
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup Broccoli florets
- 1 large Carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup Snow peas
- 2 Green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a small bowl, mix the low-sodium soy sauce, cornstarch, and water together until smooth. Set aside.
Step 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Step 3
Add the lean beef strips, season with black pepper, and stir fry for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Step 4
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Step 5
Add minced garlic and grated ginger, and stir fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 6
Add broccoli florets, carrot slices, red bell pepper slices, and snow peas to the skillet. Stir fry the vegetables for 5-6 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
Step 7
Return the beef to the skillet, and pour the soy sauce mixture over the beef and vegetables.
Step 8
Stir everything together, making sure the sauce evenly coats the beef and vegetables.
Step 9
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Step 10
Sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Step 11
Serve hot over brown rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1245.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1816.0 |
| Total Fat 109.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 34.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g | |
| Cholesterol 375mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1957.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 57.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 19.3g | |
| Protein 149.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 399.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 22.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3078.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories