Szechuan Beef

Szechuan Beef is a spicy and flavorful dish featuring tender strips of beef stir-fried in a bold Szechuan sauce, perfect for a low-carb lunch. This dish brings a delightful kick that will invigorate your taste buds while keeping your carb intake in check.

Ingredients

• Beef sirloin - 300 grams, thinly sliced
• Bell peppers (red and green) - 100 grams, sliced
• Zucchini - 100 grams, julienned
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon, minced
• Szechuan peppercorns - 1 teaspoon
• Soy sauce (low sodium) - 3 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Chili oil - 1 tablespoon
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a bowl, marinate the sliced beef with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a pinch of salt and black pepper for 15 minutes.
2. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
3. Add minced garlic, ginger, and Szechuan peppercorns; stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Increase the heat to high and add the marinated beef in a single layer. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
5. Add the sliced bell peppers and zucchini to the skillet, and stir-fry for another 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
6. Drizzle chili oil over the stir-fried beef and vegetables, tossing everything to combine well.
7. Remove from heat, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 36 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 28 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which is essential for muscle repair and growth.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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