Chili Lime Beef Stir Fry

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Cuisine:
Courses:
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 8
Calories: 303
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Dietary: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Refined Sugar Free, Soy Free
Ingredients
    For the Stir Fry:
  • 2 lbs ground beef (preferably grass-fed)
  • 3 tsp garlic (minced)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp ginger (minced)
  • 1 red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 zucchini (large, diced)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • For the Sauce:
  • 1/4 cup coconut aminos (or soy sauce alternative)
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp chili paste (adjust to heat preference)
  • 3 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 tbsp coconut sugar
    • Optional Slurry (to thicken sauce):
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
    • Optional Garnishes:
  • Fresh lime wedges
  • Chopped green onions
  • cilantro
  • Cashews or sesame seeds for crunch
Instructions
  1. 1
    Make the sauce – whisk together coconut aminos, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili paste, lime juice, and coconut sugar.
  2. 2
    Cook the beef – sear and brown the ground beef in a hot wok until no pink remains. Remove and set aside.
  3. 3
    Sauté the aromatics & veggies – cook garlic, ginger, bell pepper, and zucchini until tender-crisp.
  4. 4
    Combine & simmer – return beef to the pan, pour in the sauce, and let flavors meld. Add a cornstarch slurry if you like a thicker sauce.
  5. 5
    Serve & garnish – top with cilantro, green onions, chopped cashews, or an extra squeeze of lime juice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 303kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20.5g32%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 37.5mg13%
Sodium 56.8mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 8.5g3%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g3%
Sugars 7.4g
Protein 21.5g43%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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