Heart-Healthy Beef Stir Fry
Packed with vibrant vegetables, tender slices of lean beef sirloin, and a savory, low-sodium sauce, this **Heart-Healthy Beef Stir Fry** is the perfect balance of flavor and nutrition. Marinated in fresh ginger, garlic, and low-sodium soy sauce, the beef is cooked to perfection before being tossed with crisp red bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, and sugar snap peas—all stir-fried in heart-friendly extra-virgin olive oil. A light cornstarch-based sauce ties everything together, making this dish as wholesome as it is delicious. Served over nutty, fiber-rich brown rice, this stir fry is low in sodium yet brimming with flavor, ideal for those seeking a satisfying, nutrient-rich meal in only 35 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe proves that eating heart-healthy can be simple, quick, and absolutely delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 pound lean beef sirloin, sliced thinly
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 1 cup sugar snap peas
- 2 stalks scallions, sliced
- 0.25 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cups brown rice, cooked
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the low-sodium soy sauce, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Add the thinly sliced beef sirloin and let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
Heat 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef slices and stir-fry until browned and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the beef from the skillet and set it aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the red bell pepper slices, broccoli florets, julienned carrot, and sugar snap peas. Stir-fry the vegetables for about 5 minutes or until they are tender-crisp.
Return the beef to the skillet with the vegetables. Add the sliced scallions.
In a small bowl, mix the low-sodium beef broth with the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Pour this mixture over the beef and vegetables in the skillet.
Stir everything together and cook for another 1-2 minutes or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
Serve the stir fry over a bed of cooked brown rice. Enjoy your heart-healthy meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1405 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.6 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 159 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 2888 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 156.1 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.7 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.6 g | ||
| Protein | 89.8 g | 180% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 257 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 2028 mg | 43% | |
*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.
