Orange Vegetable Beef Stir-Fry
Thinly sliced beef and colorful cauliflower, red peppers, and carrot are stir-fried with fresh ginger and garlic, then coated in a sweet, citrusy orange sauce balanced with soy sauce and a hint of crushed red pepper. Served over steamed cauliflower rice and finished with green onions, it makes a bright, satisfying weeknight meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Orange Vegetable Beef Stir-Fry, 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
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 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.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 87
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Freeze beef to make it easier to slice, about 1 hour. Thinly slice.
- 2
Whisk orange juice, soy sauce, honey, and cornstarch together in a small bowl.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Add bell peppers and carrot; cook, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes more. Transfer to a bowl.
- 4
Heat remaining oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook, stirring frequently, until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with vegetables, reserving drippings in the skillet.
- 5
Add ginger, garlic, and orange zest to the skillet; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add orange juice mixture and salt. Bring to a boil; cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in beef and vegetables to coat; cook until heated through. Serve over cauliflower rice. Garnish with green onions and crushed red pepper.
- Calories 347.54 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 25.91 g Good Source 52%
- Carbohydrate 36.1 g 13%
- Total Fat 12.79 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 3.36 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 56.97 mg Moderate 19%
- Sodium 892.37 mg High 39%
- Dietary Fiber 9.16 g Good Source 33%
- Total Sugars 17.07 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 115.12 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 2.76 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 994.48 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin A 40.6 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 212.2 mg Good Source 236%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Orange Vegetable Beef Stir Fry is made with 19 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Carrot, Cauliflower, Cauliflower Florets, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 347.54 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Orange Vegetable Beef Stir-Fry made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Cauliflower, Cauliflower Florets, Cornstarch, Fresh Ginger. The full list of 19 is above.
- How long does it take to make Orange Vegetable Beef Stir-Fry?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 347.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Orange Vegetable Beef Stir-Fry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Orange Vegetable Beef Stir-Fry healthy?
- Orange Vegetable Beef Stir-Fry has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 347.54 calories and 25.91 g of protein, or 52% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 892.37 mg (39% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.36 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, 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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