Garlicky Beef Stir-Fry with Sweet Beans

Looking to add some excitement to your dinner routine? This quick and easy beef stir-fry is the perfect solution. Marinated in a flavorful blend of soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, and spices, the tender sirloin steak is paired with crisp vegetables for a colorful and satisfying meal. Serve it over a bed of hot cooked rice for a deliciously complete dish that’s sure to please.

Preparation time: 20 min
Cooking time: 30 min
Resting time: N/A
Total time: 50 min
Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 (10-ounce) sirloin steak, thinly sliced
• 1 pound fresh green beans, cut into pieces
• 2 bell peppers, cut into strips
• 8 teaspoons minced garlic
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 6 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
• 4 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 3 cups hot cooked rice

Method:

1. Combine the marinade ingredients (4 tablespoons sugar, 6 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper, and 8 teaspoons minced garlic).
2. Gradually whisk in 3 tablespoons of oil; transfer to a large zip-top plastic bag.
3. Add the steak; seal and let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
4. Pour the steak and marinade into a bowl.
5. Transfer the steak to a wok, reserving the marinade.
6. Stir-fry the steak in 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat for 1 1/2 minutes or until browned.
7. Remove the steak.
8. Add the beans and bell peppers to the wok; stir-fry for 3 minutes.
9. Whisk the cornstarch into the reserved marinade.
10. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the vegetable mixture.
11. Stir-fry for 30 seconds or until the sauce thickens.
12. Stir the steak into the vegetable mixture and stir-fry for an additional 30 seconds.
13. Remove from heat and serve over rice.

Notes:
To make slicing the steak easier, place it in the freezer for about 30 minutes to firm it up slightly. This will make it easier to slice thinly across the grain.

Nutritional Info:
Calories: 587
Carbs: 50g
Protein 38g
Fat 28g

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