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!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Slice the beef sirloin into thin strips against the grain for tender pieces. Pat dry with a paper towel.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Stir-fry the garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the red bell pepper and carrot to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
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.
Add the chopped green onions and sesame seeds, tossing briefly to combine.
Serve the ginger beef over a bed of cooked jasmine rice for a light yet satisfying meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2267 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.7 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.3 g | 166% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 402 mg | 134% | |
| Sodium | 1829 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 180.5 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.7 g | ||
| Protein | 137.2 g | 274% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 217 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 15.7 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 2685 mg | 57% | |
*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.
