Beef and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry

A delicious and heart-healthy beef stir-fry with colorful bell peppers, inspired by Asian cuisine.

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Yields: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
  • 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Marinate the beef slices in this mixture for 10 minutes.
In a large skillet or wok, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sliced onion, and sauté until fragrant.
Add marinated beef slices to the skillet and stir-fry until browned on all sides.
Add sliced bell peppers to the skillet and continue to stir-fry until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot over steamed brown rice or quinoa.

Estimated Nutrition

Per serving
Calories 300
Protein (g) 25
Carbs (g) 15
Fiber (g) 5
Sugar (g) 5
Saturated fat (g) 2
Trans fat (g) 0
Sodium (mg) 500
Cholesterol 50