Sesame Beef Stir Fry 21 Day Wonder Diet Day 5
Elevate your weeknight meals with this quick and flavorful Sesame Beef Stir Fry, a highlight from the 21 Day Wonder Diet Day 5. Tender slices of beef sirloin are stir-fried to perfection in aromatic sesame oil, then combined with a colorful medley of crisp broccoli, julienned carrots, vibrant red bell peppers, and sweet sugar snap peas. A savory-sweet sauce featuring low-sodium soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger ties it all together, thickened for a glossy finish with an easy cornstarch slurry. Topped with toasted sesame seeds for an added nutty crunch, this delicious and nutrient-packed meal is ready in just 25 minutes and pairs perfectly with a side of brown rice. Healthy, quick, and absolutely irresistible, this recipe is ideal for a balanced diet without sacrificing flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 2 cloves Garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 1 cup Broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 medium Carrot, julienned
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Sugar snap peas
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons Water
- 1 cup Cooked brown rice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil. Set aside.
In another small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water to create a slurry. Set aside.
Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon of sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the sliced beef to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until browned. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the broccoli, carrot, red bell pepper, and sugar snap peas. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the soy sauce mixture over the beef and vegetables, tossing to coat evenly.
Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Remove from heat and sprinkle the dish with toasted sesame seeds.
Serve immediately, with cooked brown rice if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1249 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.0 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.1 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 140 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 1267 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.7 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.7 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.7 g | ||
| Protein | 69.1 g | 138% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 234 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 1815 mg | 39% | |
*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.
