Soy-Free Black Bean Beef
Discover the bold and satisfying flavors of Soy-Free Black Bean Beef, a wholesome twist on a classic stir-fry! This dish features tender slices of beef sirloin seared to perfection and paired with vibrant vegetables like red and green bell peppers, carrot, and green onions. The star of the recipe is a rich, fermented soy-free black bean paste that adds depth and a savory kick without soy. Enhanced with aromatic garlic, fresh ginger, and a silky cornstarch-thickened sauce, this quick and easy stir-fry is ready in under 45 minutes, making it a perfect dinner idea for busy weeknights. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a hearty, gluten-free, and allergen-friendly meal your whole family will love! Keywords: soy-free black bean beef, easy stir-fry recipe, gluten-free dinner, quick weeknight meal, beef stir-fry with vegetables.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Beef sirloin
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Green bell pepper
- 3 tablespoons Black bean paste (fermented unsweetened, soy-free)
- 3 Garlic cloves
- 1 inch Ginger
- 3 stalks Green onions
- 1 medium Carrot
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
Thinly slice the beef sirloin against the grain and season it with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Slice the red and green bell peppers into strips. Peel and slice the carrot into thin diagonal slices.
Mince the garlic cloves and ginger. Chop the green onions into 1-inch pieces.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to make a slurry. Set aside.
In a large pan or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
Add the beef slices in a single layer, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil.
Add the minced garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the sliced bell peppers and carrot, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until they are slightly tender.
Return the beef to the pan and add the black bean paste, stirring to coat the beef and vegetables evenly.
Pour in the cornstarch slurry, allowing the sauce to thicken while stirring continuously.
Drizzle with sesame oil and add the chopped green onions. Cook for another 1-2 minutes.
Serve the Soy-Free Black Bean Beef hot, accompanied by rice or noodles as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
425 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.0 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 92 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 765 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.1 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g | ||
| Protein | 36.9 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 694 mg | 15% | |
*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.
