Beef and Bean Stir-fry

Helga Glaesel de BlandingAugust 19, 2014

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As you know, I am constantly looking for easy and healthy recipes for my weekday cooking so when I find a really good one, you know I’ll want to share it with you. Nowadays, I also need to make sure that the recipes I use at home pack lots of protein and nutrition for my Crossfit loving husband. This Beef and Bean Stir-fry has it all, it’s full of flavor and it was good enough for my 5-year-old to eat without complaints. I used regular white beans for this, because that is what I had at home.

Next time, I would use the larger variety (white kidney beans), just because I think they make the dish look more appealing. Among the ingredients you’ll find orange juice and ginger. These are the ingredients that take this dish to another level, so don’t skip them! Make sure you use natural orange juice, I squeezed a couple of oranges to get what I needed and also used some of the zest for a little extra flavor.

If you have kids at home like me, set their portion aside before adding chili pepper as a final touch.

Helga

Beef and Bean Stir-fry

Recipe adapted from Better Homes and Gardens
Serves: 4

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound boneless beef top loin steak, trimmed of fat and cut into cubes
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
2 carrots, thinly diagonally sliced
3 ½ cups broccoli florets (8 ounces)
6 green onions, thinly sliced
¼ cup orange juice
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
1 15-ounce can cannellini beans or white kidney beans

Procedure:

In 12-inch skillet with flared sides or a large wok heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat.
Cook and stir beef, garlic, and ginger until beef is browned, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Remove from skillet and heat remaining oil.
Add sliced carrots and broccoli; cook and stir for about 3-5 minutes. Add green onions; cook 1 minute more.
Add orange juice, soy sauce, and crushed red pepper (if using); toss to coat.
Add cooked beef and beans; cook until heated through.