Vietnamese Beef and Green Bean Stir-Fry
Vietnamese Beef and Green Bean Stir-Fry balances tender slices of sirloin with crisp-tender green beans in a rich blend of fish sauce and soy. Fragrant garlic, ginger, and a trio of Thai basil, mint, and cilantro add fresh, herbaceous lift, while lime juice brightens every bite. Serve it for a quick weeknight dinner when you want bold, aromatic flavors.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Vietnamese Beef and Green Bean Stir-Fry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 17
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk the olive oil, 4 cloves of garlic, ginger, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl, then pour the mixture into a resealable plastic bag.
- 2
Add the beef sirloin tip, coat it with the marinade, press out excess air, and seal the bag.
- 3
Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- 4
Remove the beef sirloin tip from the marinade and shake off any excess; discard the remaining marinade.
- 5
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the beef.
- 6
Cook and stir until the beef is evenly browned and no longer pink; transfer the beef to a plate and set aside.
- 7
Reduce the heat to medium, adding more vegetable oil to the skillet if needed.
- 8
Stir in 2 cloves of garlic, green onion, and onion; cook and stir until the onion softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 9
Stir in green beans, beef broth, lime juice, basil, mint, red pepper flakes, and pepper.
- 10
Return the beef sirloin to the skillet and toss to combine; remove from the heat and toss in cilantro.
- Calories 399.83 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 38.91 g Good Source 78%
- Carbohydrate 13.58 g 5%
- Total Fat 20.47 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 5.64 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 101.37 mg High 34%
- Sodium 1637.84 mg High 71%
- Dietary Fiber 2.79 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 3.32 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 80.11 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 3.32 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 784.19 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 35.15 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 9.37 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Vietnamese Beef and Green Bean Stir Fry is a Vietnamese dinner recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Fish Sauce, Fresh Basil, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 399.83 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Vietnamese Beef and Green Bean Stir-Fry?
- It is a Vietnamese stir fry recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Vietnamese Beef and Green Bean Stir-Fry made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Fish Sauce, Fresh Basil, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Ginger. The full list of 18 is above.
- What goes well with Vietnamese Beef and Green Bean Stir-Fry?
- Explore these Vietnamese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Vietnamese Beef and Green Bean Stir-Fry?
- About 55 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 399.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Vietnamese Beef and Green Bean Stir-Fry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Vietnamese Beef and Green Bean Stir-Fry healthy?
- Vietnamese Beef and Green Bean Stir-Fry has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 399.83 calories and 38.91 g of protein, or 78% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1637.84 mg (71% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.64 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Soy and Sesame, 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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