Heart-Healthy Beef Salpicao
Savor the bold and zesty flavors of this Heart-Healthy Beef Salpicao, a lighter twist on a classic Filipino favorite! This quick and easy recipe combines lean beef sirloin cubes with a flavorful marinade of reduced-sodium soy sauce, fresh lemon juice, and garlic, ensuring a delicious dish that's kinder to your heart. Cooked in fragrant olive oil and finished with a touch of unsalted butter and chili flakes for a hint of spice, this dish delivers big flavor with wholesome ingredients. Garnished with vibrant parsley and paired perfectly with steamed vegetables or whole grains like quinoa, it’s a guilt-free indulgence designed for health-conscious foodies. With only 25 minutes of prep and cook time, this quick, protein-packed dinner is ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams lean beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the cubed beef, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, reduced-sodium soy sauce, lemon juice, ground black pepper, and half of the minced garlic. Mix well to coat the beef evenly, then cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Heat the remaining olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter is melted and the mixture is hot, add the remaining minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant and slightly golden.
Increase the heat to high and add the marinated beef cubes to the skillet. Discard any remaining marinade. Cook the beef, stirring frequently, for about 5-6 minutes or until browned and cooked to your desired level of doneness.
Add the red chili flakes to the skillet and toss everything together. Cook for an additional minute to combine the flavors.
Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the beef salpicao to a serving platter.
Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Serve hot with a side of steamed vegetables or a whole grain side dish like brown rice or quinoa to complete this heart-healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1262 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.3 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.0 g | 130% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 411 mg | 137% | |
| Sodium | 1785 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.3 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 134.1 g | 268% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 114 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 2076 mg | 44% | |
*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.
