Savory Beef Stir-Fry
Thinly sliced beef is coated in a sweet, savory-salty sauce of low-sodium soy, teriyaki, sugar, and beef bouillon, then stir-fried with mixed vegetables and sliced water chestnuts. Quick to prepare, this colorful dish makes a convenient weeknight meal served over rice or noodles.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Savory Beef Stir-Fry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 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.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Dissolve the beef bouillon cube in boiling water in a large bowl. Stir the soy sauce, cornstarch, teriyaki sauce, and sugar into the water. Add the beef strips to the soy sauce mixture and stir to coat them completely.
- 2
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the vegetables in the hot oil for about 1 minute. Stir the water chestnuts into the vegetable mixture, cover the skillet, and cook at a simmer until the vegetables are hot, about 5 minutes. Remove the vegetable mixture with a slotted spoon and transfer it to a large bowl, reserving the juices in the skillet.
- 3
Pour the beef and soy sauce marinade into the hot skillet. Cook and stir until the beef is completely browned, about 5 minutes. Return the vegetable mixture to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Cook and stir until completely hot, about 2 minutes.
- Calories 399.6 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 34.03 g Good Source 68%
- Carbohydrate 20.73 g 8%
- Total Fat 19.03 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 6.63 g High 33%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 96.38 mg High 32%
- Sodium 1780.75 mg High 77%
- Dietary Fiber 4.41 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 7.62 g --
- Added Sugars 1.54 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 48.84 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.5 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 660.1 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 1.14 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.12 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Savory Beef Stir Fry is a Chinese dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef Bouillon, Cornstarch, Mixed Vegetables, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 399.6 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Savory Beef Stir-Fry?
- It is a Chinese stir fry recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Savory Beef Stir-Fry made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Bouillon, Cornstarch, Mixed Vegetables, Olive Oil, Soy Sauce. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Savory Beef Stir-Fry?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Savory Beef Stir-Fry?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 399.6 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Savory Beef Stir-Fry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Savory Beef Stir-Fry healthy?
- Savory Beef Stir-Fry has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 399.6 calories and 34.03 g of protein, or 68% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1780.75 mg (77% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.63 g (33% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat, Gluten 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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