Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Healthy Zucchini Beef Stir-Fry, a quick dish that combines tender beef and fresh veggies in a savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this meal is both nutritious and delicious. With minimal prep time, you can whip up a flavorful dinner faster than it takes to scroll through your phone!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 medium zucchinis, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil for cooking
Instructions
- Slice beef against the grain for tenderness. Chop zucchini and bell peppers into bite-sized pieces. Mince garlic.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add sliced beef in batches if necessary; cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, zucchini, and bell peppers; stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until veggies are tender but crisp.
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil; pour over stir-fried ingredients.
- Stir vigorously for another minute to coat everything evenly with the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg