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Heart-Healthy Chinese Beef Stir-Fry with Zucchini and Carrots

Thin slices of seared beef and crisp-tender vegetables get a savory ginger-tamari finish over brown rice.

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Chinese Beef Stir-Fry with Zucchini and Carrots
35 mintotal
2servings
9ingredients

Ingredients

  • 250 g lean beef sirloin, thinly sliced across the grain
  • 1 zucchini, cut into thin half-moons
  • 2 carrots, cut into thin matchsticks
  • 2 green onions, green parts sliced
  • 1 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 1 tbsp gluten-free tamari
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 120 g brown rice, uncooked

Method

  1. Cook rice in water until tender and the grains separate.30 min timer
  2. Warm the oil in a skillet; sear beef until browned.
  3. Add carrots and zucchini; stir-fry until tender-crisp.4 min timer
  4. Stir in ginger, green onions, tamari, and water until glossy.1 min timer
  5. Serve the beef and vegetables over the tender rice.

Why it works

  • High cholesterol: Lean beef, brown rice, vegetables and olive oil keep butter and fatty meat out.
  • No pork: Lean beef is the only meat in this stir-fry.
  • No spicy food: Ginger and green onion bring flavor without chili or hot spices.

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