Air-Fried Crunchy Beef with Broccoli
Air-Fried Crunchy Beef with Broccoli combines tender bites of sirloin with crisp-tender broccoli and sweet red peppers, all tossed in a garlicky soy-ginger glaze with a hint of heat. The light crunch from air frying keeps it lively, while honey balances the savory notes. It’s a weeknight-friendly dinner that feels takeout-inspired without being heavy.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air-Fried Crunchy Beef with Broccoli, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 32
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
In a large bowl, toss together the beef, broccoli, bell pepper, white parts of the green onions, and vegetable oil. Coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange the meat mixture in the basket.
- 3
Cook for about 5 minutes. Stir, then continue cooking until the meat reaches your desired doneness, for example 145 degrees F (62 degrees C) for medium, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the meat mixture and let it stand for about 5 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, for the sauce, stir together the soy sauce, vinegar, honey, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer uncovered until the liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup, about 10 minutes. Whisk the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl. Stir it into the sauce and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 1 minute.
- 5
Toss the beef and vegetables with the sauce in a serving dish. Top with the remaining green onions. Serve with rice and garnish with sesame seeds.
- Calories 836.15 kcal High 42%
- Protein 46.14 g Good Source 92%
- Carbohydrate 115.13 g 42%
- Total Fat 22.85 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 5.7 g High 29%
- Trans Fat 1.1 g High --
- Cholesterol 115.83 mg High 39%
- Sodium 1235.7 mg High 54%
- Dietary Fiber 3.99 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 11.62 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 110.57 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 7.5 mg Good Source 42%
- Potassium 785.37 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 59.25 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 159.07 mg Good Source 177%
- Vitamin D 0.13 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Air Fried Crunchy Beef with Broccoli is made with 16 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Boneless Beef Short Ribs, Broccoli, Cooking Spray, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 836.15 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air-Fried Crunchy Beef with Broccoli made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Beef Short Ribs, Broccoli, Cooking Spray, Cornstarch, Fresh Ginger. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air-Fried Crunchy Beef with Broccoli?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 836.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air-Fried Crunchy Beef with Broccoli easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Air-Fried Crunchy Beef with Broccoli healthy?
- Air-Fried Crunchy Beef with Broccoli has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 836.15 calories and 46.14 g of protein, or 92% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1235.7 mg (54% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.7 g (29% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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