Zesty Stir Fried Beef Strips
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and flavorful Zesty Stir Fried Beef Strips recipe! Tender slices of marinated beef sirloin are quickly seared to perfection and tossed with a medley of crisp bell peppers, carrots, and fragrant aromatics like garlic and ginger. The dish is brightened with the zesty burst of fresh lime juice and zest, while a touch of honey adds a subtle sweetness, perfectly balanced by optional crushed red pepper flakes for a hint of heat. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy stir fry is ideal for busy evenings without sacrificing taste. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal bursting with bold, fresh flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams beef sirloin (thinly sliced into strips)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (sliced into strips)
- 1 medium carrot (julienned)
- 3 stalks green onion (sliced into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 lime zest of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Add the beef strips and mix well to coat. Let the beef marinate for 10-15 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated beef strips in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary) and sear for 1-2 minutes per side until browned but not cooked through. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same skillet. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the red bell pepper, carrot, and green onion. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
Return the beef strips to the skillet, along with the lime zest, lime juice, honey, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together to combine.
Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the beef is fully cooked and the sauce is nicely coating all the ingredients.
Remove from heat and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1648 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.4 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.4 g | 147% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 315 mg | 105% | |
| Sodium | 3225 mg | 140% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.4 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.7 g | ||
| Protein | 112.4 g | 225% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 157 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 2418 mg | 51% | |
*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.
