Essanaye's Sesame Beef with Veggie Stir-Fry
Essanaye's Sesame Beef with Veggie Stir-Fry balances a glossy, soy-vinegar glaze with aromatic garlic and nutty sesame. Tender slices of beef mingle with crisp asparagus, mushrooms, bell pepper, and green onions, while toasted cashews add satisfying crunch. Serve it hot over steamed rice for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing family meal.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Essanaye's Sesame Beef with Veggie Stir-Fry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 78 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk soy sauce, sugar, rice wine vinegar, garlic, and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds in a bowl, then pour the mixture into a resealable plastic bag.
- 2
Add beef, coat it with the marinade, press out excess air, and seal the bag.
- 3
Marinate the beef in the refrigerator overnight.
- 4
Heat peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir the beef and marinade until the beef is well browned, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Stir in asparagus, mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, and green onions; cook and stir until the vegetables start to soften, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 6
Add cashews and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; continue cooking until the vegetables are tender, 2 to 3 minutes more.
- 7
Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl; stir it into the beef stir-fry until the sauce thickens, about 3 minutes.
- 8
Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame seeds.
- Calories 552.16 kcal High 28%
- Protein 35.61 g Good Source 71%
- Carbohydrate 47.92 g 17%
- Total Fat 26.04 g High 33%
- Saturated Fat 4.41 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 68.04 mg High 23%
- Sodium 1222.21 mg High 53%
- Dietary Fiber 4.99 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 20.3 g --
- Added Sugars 0.11 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 45.98 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 5.88 mg Good Source 33%
- Potassium 696.34 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 40.21 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 36.4 mg Good Source 40%
- Vitamin D 0.07 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Essanaye's Sesame Beef with Veggie Stir Fry is made with 15 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Asparagus, Cashews, Cornstarch, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 552.16 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Essanaye's Sesame Beef with Veggie Stir-Fry made of?
- The main ingredients are Asparagus, Cashews, Cornstarch, Green Onion, Minced Garlic. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Essanaye's Sesame Beef with Veggie Stir-Fry?
- 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 552.16 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Essanaye's Sesame Beef with Veggie Stir-Fry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Essanaye's Sesame Beef with Veggie Stir-Fry healthy?
- Essanaye's Sesame Beef with Veggie Stir-Fry has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 552.16 calories and 35.61 g of protein, or 71% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1222.21 mg (53% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.41 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Soy, 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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