Beef and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry

This Beef and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender strips of beef with colorful bell peppers in a savory sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal, it’s low in carbs and high in protein, making it a nutritious choice.

Ingredients

• Beef sirloin - 300 grams, thinly sliced
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Green bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Yellow bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
• Soy sauce - 3 tablespoons (low sodium)
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Green onions - 2, chopped for garnish

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add the sliced beef to the hot skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until browned.
3. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Add the sliced bell peppers and stir-fry for about 5-6 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
6. Return the beef to the skillet, add the soy sauce and sesame oil, and stir everything together, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
8. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 780 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 16 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Contains vitamins and antioxidants from bell peppers that support immune health.

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