Heart-Healthy Stir-Fried Beef with Green Peppers
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this flavorful and heart-healthy Stir-Fried Beef with Green Peppers! This recipe features lean sirloin beef strips, crisp green bell peppers, garlic, and ginger, all brought together with a light yet savory homemade marinade made from low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. Perfect for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, this quick and nutritious dish is cooked using heart-friendly oils like sesame and avocado oil, ensuring a guilt-free indulgence. With just 30 minutes of prep and cook time, this stir-fry offers vibrant Asian-inspired flavors and a satisfying crunch while keeping sodium and unhealthy fats to a minimum. Serve it over brown rice, quinoa, or a fresh bed of greens for a balanced meal that’s packed with protein and essential nutrients. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds for a finishing touch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Lean beef (such as sirloin, trimmed of visible fat)
- 2 large Green bell peppers, sliced into thin strips
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, minced
- 3 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil, for cooking
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 stalks Scallions, thinly sliced (optional, for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Slice the lean beef into thin strips about 2 inches long and 1/4 inch thick. Place in a small bowl.
In a separate bowl, mix together the low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, cornstarch, and water to create a marinade. Pour half of the marinade over the beef and reserve the other half. Let the beef marinate for 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
While the beef marinates, slice the green bell peppers into thin strips, mince the garlic, and mince the ginger. Set aside.
Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon of sesame oil and 1 teaspoon of olive oil or avocado oil to the pan.
Once the oil is hot, add the marinated beef in a single layer. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the beef is just browned. Remove the beef from the pan and set it aside.
In the same pan, add the minced garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the sliced green bell peppers to the pan. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, or until the peppers are tender but still crisp.
Return the cooked beef to the pan and pour in the reserved marinade. Stir well to coat everything evenly. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Remove from heat and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds (if desired).
Serve hot over brown rice, quinoa, or a bed of leafy greens for a heart-healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
715 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.9 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.5 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 225 mg | 75% | |
| Sodium | 1690 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.4 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 86.4 g | 173% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 99 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1210 mg | 26% | |
*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.
