Heart-Healthy Quick and Easy Stir Fry Beef
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Heart-Healthy Quick and Easy Stir Fry Beef recipe—a delightful balance of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients in just 30 minutes! Packed with lean beef strips, vibrant vegetables like broccoli, carrots, and snow peas, and a light sauce made with low-sodium soy sauce and fresh ginger, this stir-fry is crafted to support a healthier lifestyle without compromising on taste. What makes it even more irresistible is the use of extra virgin olive oil for a heart-smart twist and the addition of sesame seeds for a nutty finish. Perfect served over brown rice or quinoa, this dish is a fast and fuss-free way to enjoy a nutritious, protein-rich meal. Ideal for family dinners or meal prep, it’s a quick and flavorful solution for eating healthy on a busy schedule.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix the low-sodium soy sauce, cornstarch, and water together until smooth. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
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.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Add minced garlic and grated ginger, and stir fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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.
Return the beef to the skillet, and pour the soy sauce mixture over the beef and vegetables.
Stir everything together, making sure the sauce evenly coats the beef and vegetables.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Serve hot over brown rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1816 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.1 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.9 g | 174% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 375 mg | 125% | |
| Sodium | 1957 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.5 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.3 g | ||
| Protein | 149.3 g | 299% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 399 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 22.4 mg | 124% | |
| Potassium | 3078 mg | 65% | |
*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.
