Hearty Beef & Vegetable Stir-Fry with Brown Rice

🥘 Ingredients

• 150g lean beef sirloin, thinly sliced
• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1 small carrot, julienned
• 1/2 cup broccoli florets
• 1/4 cup snap peas
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium)
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• Pinch black pepper
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 green onion, chopped (for garnish)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1
   Cook brown rice according to package instructions and set aside.
2. 2
   Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
3. 3
   Add sliced beef, season lightly with black pepper, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove beef and set aside.
4. 4
   In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger, stir until fragrant.
5. 5
   Add broccoli, carrots, snap peas, and bell peppers. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are still crisp but slightly tender.
6. 6
   Return beef to the pan. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.
7. 7
   Serve over a bed of brown rice and garnish with chopped green onion.

📊 Nutritional Information

• Vitamin A: 94% DV
• Vitamin C: 110% DV
• Iron: 21% DV
• Potassium: 760 mg
• Fiber: 7g
• Calcium: 8% DV

💡 Cooking Tips

• Slice the beef thinly across the grain for maximum tenderness.
• Don’t overcook the vegetables—keep them crisp for better texture and nutrition.
• Prep all veggies before starting as stir-fries cook quickly.
• For even more calories, add a fried egg on top or sprinkle with sesame seeds.