Beef and Rapini Stir-Fry

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 18
Savory Beef and Rapini Stir-Fry for a healthy weeknight meal
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Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

12 ounces sirloin steaks
2 tablespoons white wine
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon chopped gingerroot
4 cups rapini
1/4 cup vegetable oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup sliced onion
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
oyster sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch , mixed with 1 tbsp water
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
295
Sugar
2g
Fat
21g
Beef and Rapini Stir-Fry is a classic Chinese dish that is quick and easy to prepare. It’s perfect for busy weeknights when you want to throw together a healthy meal in under 30 minutes. The dish is made with thinly sliced beef, onion, and rapini, a leafy green vegetable that has a slightly bitter taste. The dish is seasoned with ginger, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a touch of sugar for sweetness. This recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and protein in one delicious meal.

Instructions

1.Cut sirloin steaks into thin, bite-sized pieces. In a small bowl, mix together white wine, sugar, and soy sauce. Set aside.
2.Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add chopped gingerroot and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
3.Add beef to the wok and stir-fry until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4.Remove beef from the wok and set aside. Add sliced onion and rapini to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Add chicken stock and cover the wok with a lid. Steam for 2-3 minutes or until rapini is tender.
5.Return beef to the wok. Add rice vinegar and oyster sauce. Mix cornstarch with water and stir into the wok. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens. Drizzle sesame oil over the stir-fry and serve hot.

PROS

This stir-fry is an easy and tasty way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet.

Rapini is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K as well as iron and calcium.

Beef is a good source of protein and essential vitamins and minerals.

CONS

This recipe contains soy sauce and oyster sauce, which are high in sodium.
Those on a low-sodium diet should limit their intake of these ingredients.

This recipe also contains cornstarch, which is high in carbohydrates and may not be suitable for those on a low-carb diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This stir-fry is a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals.
The rapini in this recipe is a cruciferous vegetable, which has been linked to reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease.

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