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Healthy Stir-Fried Beef and Vegetables Recipe

Stir-Fried Beef and Vegetables

Healthy Stir-Fried Beef and Vegetables Recipe

Stir-fry recipes are fan favorites and for good reason. Packed with flavor and healthful nutrition, this stir-fry recipe can be whipped up in minutes. An added bonus any leftovers can easily be turned into a fried rice dish with a few tosses in a hot pan.

Ingredients:

  • 2 Tablespoons dry red wine
  • 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 1½ teaspoons gingerroot, peeled, grated
  • 1 lb. boneless round steak, fat trimmed, cut across the grain into 1 1/2-inch strip
  • 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 medium onions, each cut into 8 wedges
  • ½ lb. fresh mushrooms, rinsed, trimmed, sliced
  • 2 stalks (½ cup) celery, bias cut into ¼-inch slices
  • 2 small green peppers, cut into thin lengthwise strips
  • 1 cup water chestnuts, drained, sliced
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¼ cup water

Directions:

1. Prepare marinade by mixing together wine, soy sauce, sugar, and ginger.

2. Marinate meat in the mixture while preparing vegetables.

3. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok. Stir-fry onions and mushrooms for 3 minutes over medium-high heat.

4. Add celery and cook for 1 minute. Add remaining vegetables and cook for 2 minutes or until green pepper is tender but crisp. Transfer vegetables to a warm bowl.

5. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to skillet. Stir-fry meat in oil for about 2 minutes, or until meat loses its pink color.

6. Blend cornstarch and water. Stir into the meat. Cook and stir until thickened. Then return vegetables to skillet. Stir gently and serve.

Yield: 6 servings
Serving size: 6 oz

Each serving provides:

Calories: 200
Total fat: 9 g
Saturated fat: 2 g
Cholesterol: 40 mg
Sodium: 201 mg
Total fiber: 3 g
Protein: 17 g
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Potassium: 552 mg

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