30-Minute Healthy Beef Stir-Fry with Snow Peas
Experience a burst of flavors in just 30 minutes with this vibrant and nutritious beef stir-fry. Tender beef sirloin meets crisp snow peas and colorful bell peppers, creating a delightful balance of taste and texture. Perfect for busy weeknights or a quick meal for one, this easy recipe transforms fresh ingredients into a satisfying dish that will leave you wanting more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz lean beef sirloin, sliced thinly against the grain
- 1 cup snow peas, trimmed
- 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cups cooked rice or noodles
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- Optional: red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by slicing beef, chopping bell pepper, and mincing garlic and ginger.
- In a bowl, combine sliced beef, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, honey (or brown sugar), and cornstarch mixture. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry until browned (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add snow peas and bell peppers; stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Pour in any remaining marinade and simmer until thickened (about 1-2 minutes).
- Serve over cooked rice or noodles and garnish as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About half of the prepared dish (300g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize this recipe by swapping out snow peas for broccoli or adding extra veggies like carrots or zucchini. For added flavor, experiment with different sauces or spices to suit your taste.