Beef and Zucchini Stir-Fry

This Beef and Zucchini Stir-Fry is a vibrant and flavorful low-carb dish, perfect for a quick Chinese brunch. Tender strips of beef are tossed with fresh zucchini and a savory sauce, making it a healthy yet satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• Beef sirloin - 250 grams, thinly sliced
• Zucchini - 2 medium, sliced into half-moons
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Oyster sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Red bell pepper - 1, thinly sliced
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and ginger, stir-frying for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the sliced beef sirloin to the skillet, season with black pepper, and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, add the sliced zucchini and red bell pepper, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
6. Return the beef to the skillet, then pour in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil, stirring to combine.
7. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
8. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 360
• Protein: 38 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and repair.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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