Beef Stir-Fry with Green Beans
Crunchy green beans are stir-fried with strips of sesame-marinated beef steak for an easy stir-fry dish.
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients: 7
Ingredients
Preparation
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Step 1
Cut beef Steak lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick strips. Combine 1/4 cup dressing and garlic in medium bowl. Add beef; toss to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes to 2 hours.
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Step 2
Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add green beans and remaining 1/4 cup dressing; stir-fry 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove from skillet; season with salt, as desired. Set aside.
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Step 3
Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Add 1/2 of beef to same skillet; stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes or until cooked until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F° for medium rare as measured by a meat thermometer. Remove from skillet. Repeat with remaining beef.
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Step 4
Return green beans and beef to skillet; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with sesame seeds. Serve with rice, if desired.
Nutrition Information
216 Calories
2g SAT FAT
29g PROTEIN
2.4 mg IRON
5 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving, using beef top sirloin steak: 216 Calories; 54 Calories from fat; 6g Total Fat (2 g Saturated Fat; 2 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 69 mg Cholesterol; 350 mg Sodium; 11 g Total Carbohydrate; 1.9 g Dietary Fiber; 29 g Protein; 2.4 mg Iron; 8.1 mg NE Niacin; 0.7 mg Vitamin B6; 1.3 mcg Vitamin B12; 5 mg Zinc; 33.5 mcg Selenium; 109.3 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Iron, and Choline.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
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