Description
Need a quick healthy dinner idea? This healthy beef and peppers stir-fry is the best simple meal packed with protein and veggies! Easy to prep and full of bold flavor, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or clean eating goals. A low-fat, high-protein dinner everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 1 lb thin-sliced beef (flank or sirloin)
- 3 bell peppers (red, green, yellow), sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups cooked white or cauliflower rice
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Slice beef thinly against the grain and prep bell peppers.
- In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, water, cornstarch, garlic, ginger, and honey.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear beef in batches until browned, then remove.
- Add peppers to skillet and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return beef to skillet, add sauce, and simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Serve over rice and top with green onions.
Notes
- Slice beef very thin for faster cooking and better texture.
- Add mushrooms, broccoli, or snap peas for more variety.
- Use tamari to make it gluten-free.
- Leftovers are great for next-day lunch wraps or bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired