Description
Discover quick, lean, and delicious shaved beef recipes perfect for healthy eating. Explore stir-fries, bowls, and wraps packed with nutrients for low-calorie beef meals.
Ingredients
- Lean shaved beef
- Broccoli florets
- Bell peppers (various colors)
- Onion
- Garlic cloves
- Ginger
- Low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- Cornstarch
- Olive oil
- Honey
- Sesame oil
- Quinoa
- Water chestnuts
- Carrots
- Mushrooms
- Lettuce cups (romaine or butter lettuce)
- Chopped peanuts or sesame seeds (optional garnish)
- Brown rice or whole wheat noodles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Lightly season shaved beef with salt and pepper. Marinate with low-sodium soy sauce or tamari and cornstarch.
- Chop Vegetables: Cut broccoli into florets, slice bell pepper and onion. Mince garlic and grate ginger.
- Stir-Fry Beef and Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a wok or large pan. Stir-fry beef until browned, then remove and set aside.
- Combine and Simmer: Add vegetables to the pan and stir-fry until tender-crisp. Add garlic and ginger, cook until fragrant. Return beef to the pan. Pour in a sauce made from soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil. Stir well and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly. Serve over quinoa, rice or noodles.
- For Quinoa Bowl: Cook quinoa. Sauté shaved beef with diced onions and bell peppers. Combine cooked quinoa, sautéed beef, and veggies. Drizzle with vinaigrette or lemon juice.
- For Lettuce Wraps: Cook shaved beef with diced water chestnuts, carrots, and mushrooms. Season with soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. Spoon mixture into lettuce cups and garnish.
Notes
- Use lean cuts of shaved beef to reduce fat.
- Load up on non-starchy vegetables to boost fiber and nutrient content.
- Choose low-sodium sauces and seasonings to limit sodium intake.
- Cooking at home allows you to control ingredients and portion sizes.
- Adjust ingredients and seasonings to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry, Sauté
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl/wrap/serving
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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