Mexican Beef Stir Fry
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and flavorful Mexican Beef Stir Fry! Juicy slices of tender sirloin are seared to perfection and combined with a medley of colorful bell peppers, zucchini, and onions, all stir-fried in a sizzling skillet. Infused with bold spices like chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika, this dish delivers a punch of smoky, zesty flavor in every bite. Finished with a refreshing squeeze of lime and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, it's a healthy, gluten-free meal that comes together in just 30 minutes. Serve it on its own or wrap it in warm tortillas for a quick and satisfying Tex-Mex twist! Perfect for busy weeknights or a crowd-pleasing family dinner, this easy skillet recipe is guaranteed to spice up your menu.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp ground oregano
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 6 tortillas (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Prepare all your ingredients by slicing the beef, bell peppers, onion, and zucchini as directed.
In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the sliced beef to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until it’s browned and just cooked through. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the bell peppers, onion, zucchini, and garlic. Stir fry the vegetables for 4-5 minutes, or until they are tender but still crisp.
Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the vegetables.
Sprinkle the spice mixture over the beef and vegetables, then stir well to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated with the seasoning.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.
Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle the lime juice over the stir fry. Stir to incorporate.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.
Serve the Mexican Beef Stir Fry as is, or with warm tortillas on the side for wrapping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2325 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.0 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.9 g | 190% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 318 mg | 106% | |
| Sodium | 2724 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 166.5 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.3 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.1 g | ||
| Protein | 141.9 g | 284% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 396 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 25.1 mg | 139% | |
| Potassium | 2835 mg | 60% | |
*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.
