Summer Squash Stir Fry with Beef Featuring Beef Bou
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this flavorful Summer Squash Stir Fry with Beef featuring Beef Bou! This quick and easy stir fry pairs tender slices of beef sirloin or flank steak with vibrant summer squash, zucchini, red bell pepper, and onion, creating a colorful and nutrient-packed dish. Enhanced with the rich, savory depth of Beef Bou Concentrate and a drizzle of sesame oil, the stir fry boasts bold umami flavors in every bite. A simple marinade of soy sauce and cornstarch ensures juicy, perfectly seasoned beef, while a touch of garlic and optional red pepper flakes add just the right amount of kick. Ready in just 35 minutes, this versatile recipe is perfect served over rice or noodles, making it a satisfying, wholesome meal for the whole family.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef sirloin or flank steak
- 2 medium yellow squash
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 small onion
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 piece Beef Bou Concentrate or Bouillon Cube
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Trim any excess fat from the beef, then slice it thinly against the grain into bite-sized strips.
In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water. Add the sliced beef to the bowl and let it marinate for 10 minutes while you prepare the vegetables.
Wash the squash, zucchini, red bell pepper, and onion. Slice the squash and zucchini into thin half-moons, the bell pepper into strips, and the onion into small wedges.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the beef and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes or until it's browned but not fully cooked. Remove the beef from the skillet and set it aside.
In the same skillet, heat the remaining vegetable oil. Add onion and bell pepper, and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
Add the minced garlic, summer squash, and zucchini to the skillet. Stir-fry for an additional 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
In a small bowl, mix the Beef Bou Concentrate (or crush the bouillon cube) with the remaining 3/4 cup water and stir until dissolved.
Pour the bouillon mixture into the skillet along with the beef, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using. Toss everything together to combine.
Reduce the heat to medium and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the beef is cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly.
Drizzle with the remaining sesame oil, and garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro, if desired.
Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1627 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 109.9 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.8 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 340 mg | 113% | |
| Sodium | 1344 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.6 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.8 g | ||
| Protein | 124.1 g | 248% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 14.4 mg | 80% | |
| Potassium | 2676 mg | 57% | |
*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.
