Low Fat Beef Stir-Fry with Onions
Light, flavorful, and ready in just 35 minutes, this Low Fat Beef Stir-Fry with Onions is the perfect weeknight dinner for those craving a healthy, protein-packed meal. Made with lean beef sirloin, crisp bell peppers, and aromatic onions, this dish is simmered in a savory low-sodium soy sauce and chicken broth mixture, ensuring bold flavors without the extra calories. Fresh ginger and garlic add a zesty kick, while a sprinkle of sesame seeds delivers the perfect nutty finish. Quick to prepare and loaded with vibrant vegetables, this wholesome recipe is a low-fat alternative to takeout, ideal for pairing with steamed rice or enjoyed on its own for a guilt-free, satisfying meal. If you’re searching for a nutritious, easy beef stir-fry recipe, this one checks all the boxes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams lean beef sirloin
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 2 whole large onions
- 3 whole garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 1 whole green bell pepper
- 1 whole red bell pepper
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
Slice the lean beef sirloin into thin strips, about 1/4 inch thick.
In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, cornstarch, and water. Add the beef strips and marinate for at least 10 minutes.
While the beef marinates, peel and slice the onions thinly. Mince the garlic cloves and grate the fresh ginger. Slice the green and red bell peppers into thin strips.
Heat 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the marinated beef strips to the skillet in a single layer, cooking for 2-3 minutes until browned but not cooked through. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining teaspoon of vegetable oil. Add the onions, garlic, and ginger, stirring frequently for about 3 minutes or until the onions have turned translucent.
Add the green and red bell peppers, stirring for another 2 minutes.
Return the beef to the skillet, and pour in the low-sodium chicken broth. Stir to combine everything thoroughly.
Season with black pepper and stir continuously as the sauce thickens, cooking until the beef is cooked through, about 3 more minutes.
Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the stir-fry just before serving.
Serve hot with steamed rice or as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1225 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.4 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.2 g | 91% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 300 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 1471 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.3 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.5 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.3 g | ||
| Protein | 121.4 g | 243% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 182 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 2501 mg | 53% | |
*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.
