Beef Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce
Beef Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce pairs tender slices of flank steak with crisp-tender carrots, bell pepper, mushrooms, and broccoli, all tossed in a nutty, savory-sweet sauce with a touch of heat. The peanut butter, soy, and rice vinegar balance richness and tang, while ginger and garlic add a fresh aromatic edge. Great for a weeknight dinner when you want bold flavor and vibrant vegetables.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Beef Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce, 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
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 33
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, soy sauce, peanut butter, peanut oil, chile sauce, and sesame oil until smooth; set aside.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk the cold water and cornstarch until the cornstarch dissolves; set aside.
- 3
Prepare the stir-fry: Heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it starts to smoke.
- 4
Cook and stir the beef in the hot oil until browned, about 3 minutes.
- 5
Use a slotted spoon to transfer the beef to a plate lined with paper towels.
- 6
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon peanut oil to the drippings in the skillet and heat until nearly smoking.
- 7
Cook and stir the carrots, bell pepper, mushrooms, broccoli, green onions, ginger, and garlic in the hot oil and drippings until the vegetables are tender, about 4 minutes.
- 8
Return the beef to the skillet and clear a space in the center.
- 9
Reduce the heat to medium-low.
- 10
Pour the vinegar mixture and the cornstarch mixture into the cleared space; stir them together for a few seconds, then toss with the vegetables and beef.
- 11
Cover and cook until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables, about 5 minutes.
- Calories 493.54 kcal High 25%
- Protein 26.03 g Good Source 52%
- Carbohydrate 50.41 g 18%
- Total Fat 23.31 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 4.91 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 57.95 mg Moderate 19%
- Sodium 1249.32 mg High 54%
- Dietary Fiber 9.82 g Good Source 35%
- Total Sugars 13.27 g --
- Added Sugars 1.85 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 109.4 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 4.65 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 941.88 mg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin A 78.94 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 7.15 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.09 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Beef Stir Fry with Peanut Sauce is made with 16 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Broccoli Florets, Chili Sauce, Cornstarch, and Flat Iron Steak. Each serving provides about 493.54 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Beef Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Broccoli Florets, Chili Sauce, Cornstarch, Flat Iron Steak, Fresh Ginger. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Beef Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce?
- About 40 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 493.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Beef Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Beef Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce healthy?
- Beef Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 493.54 calories and 26.03 g of protein, or 52% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1249.32 mg (54% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.91 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Soy, Sesame and Corn, 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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