Light Healthy Beef Capsicum Stir Fry

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 2

Healthy and light beef and capsicum stir fry for a quick dinner

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

457

Sugar

Fat

14g

This light healthy beef capsicum stir fry is a perfect quick-fix to satisfy your mid-week cravings for a delicious and hassle-free dinner. The tender and juicy beef strips are cooked in an aromatic hoisin and soy sauce, complemented with the fresh crunch of green beans and the sweet, smoky flavor of capsicum. This dish is perfect for busy families or anyone who wants a fast, but healthy meal that tastes great. It is a low-maintenance recipe that requires only a few ingredients, so you can have dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes. You can also customize this stir fry by adding other veggies or swapping the beef with chicken, tofu, or shrimp.

Instructions

1.	Heat a tablespoon of oil in a wok or a frying pan on high heat.
2.	Add beef strips to the pan and stir fry for 1-2 minutes until slightly browned.
3.	Add the chopped green beans to the pan and stir fry for another 2-3 minutes, until the beans are slightly cooked.
4.	Add the capsicum to the pan and stir fry for another 1-2 minutes.
5.	Mix hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and dried ginger in a bowl and pour over the stir fry. Stir to evenly coat.
6.	Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce is heated through.
7.	Serve hot with cooked rice.

PROS

This stir fry is a perfect quick and easy meal and packed with healthy vegetables and lean protein.

It is low in calories and high in nutrients, perfect for weight-loss diets and weight management plans.

CONS

The sauce contains soy sauce, which is high in sodium and not recommended for people with high blood pressure or kidney problems.

Also, the recipe uses beef strips, which can be expensive and not affordable for all.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This stir fry is high in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
The green beans and capsicum are excellent sources of fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants, which help reduce inflammation and boost your immune system.
The lean beef strips are high in protein and iron, which is essential for muscle growth and red blood cell production.

	1/2 red capsicum
	100 g green beans , chopped
	140 g beef , strips
	1/4 teaspoon dried ginger
	1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
	1 teaspoon soy sauce
	3/4 cup cooked rice