Fresh Lemon Pepper Beef Stir Fry

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 13
Delicious Fresh Lemon Pepper Beef Stir Fry for your dinner tonight
in Beef

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons fish sauce
3/4 lb tri-tip beef , cut into 1-inch cubes ( can sub flank or sirloin steak )
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon black pepper
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon butter
2 garlic cloves , thinly sliced
1 stalk lemongrass , bottom 4-inches minced ( about 1 tablespoon and can sub grated lemon zest but not exactly the same )
2 walnut-sized shallots , thinly sliced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
345
Sugar
4g
Fat
16g
Fresh Lemon Pepper Beef Stir Fry is a savory and satisfying dinner option that's quick and easy to make. With tender beef tossed in a tangy and peppery sauce, this dish is sure to please. Best of all, it comes together in less than 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. The combination of lemon, black pepper, and lemongrass gives this dish an Asian-inspired flavor profile that is both comforting and delicious. Serve it with rice or noodles and enjoy!

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and fish sauce until smooth
2.In another bowl, mix lemon juice, black pepper, and sugar
3.Coat the beef with the cornstarch and fish sauce mixture
4.Heat up a large skillet with vegetable oil and butter over high heat
5.Add beef and stir-fry until medium-done
6.Remove the beef and set aside. Add garlic, lemongrass, and shallots to the skillet and stir-fry for a couple of minutes until fragrant
7.Add the beef back to the skillet, pour in the lemon juice mixture, and stir-fry for another minute
8.Serve immediately with rice or noodles

PROS

This Fresh Lemon Pepper Beef Stir Fry is quick and easy to make, and full of flavor.
It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner and can be paired with rice or noodles.

The combination of beef, lemon, and black pepper is a classic one that is sure to please.

CONS

Beef can be high in calories and fat, so it’s important to watch portions.
Additionally, fish sauce may not be a familiar ingredient for everyone, and may not be easily found in all grocery stores.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef is a good source of protein and iron, both of which are important for maintaining muscle mass and healthy blood cells. Black pepper has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties, and lemongrass has been used to aid in digestion and is rich in antioxidants.

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