Stir-Fried Beef with Green Beans
Stir-Fried Beef with Green Beans features velvety slices of sirloin tossed with crisp-tender green beans, onions, and carrots in a glossy soy-ginger sauce. The balance of savory soy, warming ginger, and a hint of five-spice makes it satisfying without feeling heavy. Serve it for a quick weeknight Dinner over steamed rice when you want bold flavor in minimal time.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Stir-Fried Beef with Green Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 44
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Arrange the sirloin strips in a single layer on a plate or shallow bowl. Sprinkle baking soda over the strips and toss lightly to coat. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- 2
Rinse the meat strips under tap water and blot dry with paper towels.
- 3
In a small mixing bowl, stir cornstarch and water together until smooth with no lumps. Add sugar, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, Chinese 5-spice powder, and white pepper, and stir to combine.
- 4
Remove all but 2 tablespoons of the liquid mixture from the bowl and reserve it. Add the meat strips to the remaining 2 tablespoons of liquid and toss to coat.
- 5
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat, then add the meat slices, spreading them flat. Cook without stirring for 1 minute, then stir and cook for another minute.
- 6
Stir in the onion slices, julienned carrots, and green beans. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes.
- 7
Add the garlic and ginger. Cook and stir for about 30 seconds, then add the reserved liquid mixture and 1 cup stock or broth. Stir frequently until the vegetables are tender-crisp and the sauce is bubbly, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in sesame oil, to taste.
- 8
Serve over hot cooked rice or cauliflower rice. Garnish with sesame seeds, if desired.
- Calories 726.98 kcal High 36%
- Protein 37.83 g Good Source 76%
- Carbohydrate 101.48 g 37%
- Total Fat 16.32 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 4.38 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 75.97 mg High 25%
- Sodium 1444.87 mg High 63%
- Dietary Fiber 5.86 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 7.29 g --
- Added Sugars 1.0 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 91.18 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 5.65 mg Good Source 31%
- Potassium 958.95 mg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin A 40.15 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 13.95 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Stir Fried Beef with Green Beans is made with 19 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baking Soda, Beef Stock, Carrot, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 726.98 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Stir-Fried Beef with Green Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Baking Soda, Beef Stock, Carrot, Cornstarch, Five-Spice. The full list of 19 is above.
- How long does it take to make Stir-Fried Beef with Green Beans?
- About 35 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 726.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Stir-Fried Beef with Green Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 19 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Stir-Fried Beef with Green Beans healthy?
- Stir-Fried Beef with Green Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 726.98 calories and 37.83 g of protein, or 76% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1444.87 mg (63% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.38 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Sesame, Corn, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, 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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