Heart Healthy Beef Conquistador
Elevate your dinner game with "Heart Healthy Beef Conquistador," a flavorful one-pan wonder that combines tender bites of lean beef sirloin with a medley of nutrient-packed vegetables and vibrant spices. Perfect for health-conscious food lovers, this dish features heart-healthy olive oil, aromatic cumin, and zesty lime juice, creating a bold yet wholesome flavor profile. Fresh cherry tomatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, and onions simmer to perfection in a low-sodium beef broth, ensuring a rich and satisfying meal without unnecessary sodium. Ready in just 45 minutes and packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, this recipe is an ideal choice for a nutritious weeknight dinner. Serve it over quinoa, brown rice, or alongside whole-grain bread to complete this cardio-friendly, delicious meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Lean beef sirloin (trimmed of visible fat)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 3 cloves Minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 cup Low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 medium Yellow onion (sliced)
- 1 medium Zucchini (sliced in half moons)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt (optional, or use salt substitute)
Instructions
Cut the lean beef sirloin into 1-inch cubes and pat dry with a paper towel to ensure a good sear.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and sear on all sides until browned, about 3-5 minutes. Remove the beef and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the ground cumin, paprika, and chili powder. Cook the spices for 30 seconds to bloom the flavors.
Pour in the low-sodium beef broth and scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red bell pepper, sliced yellow onion, and zucchini to the skillet. Stir everything together to coat the vegetables in the spices.
Return the seared beef to the skillet. Cover the pan with a lid and let it simmer over medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
Stir in the fresh cilantro and lime juice. Season with black pepper and optional salt, if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy! This dish pairs well with quinoa, brown rice, or whole-grain bread for a complete, heart-healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1123 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.1 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.4 g | 67% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 340 mg | 113% | |
| Sodium | 1203 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.8 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.8 g | ||
| Protein | 132.0 g | 264% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 167 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 3338 mg | 71% | |
*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.
