It's a great meal for lunch or dinner and will only cost you about 273 calories. Whether you're using ground beef, skirt steak or beef brisket, these dinners will leave you feeling full.
Here's a beef recipe under 300 calories:
Beef Stir-Fry with Vegetables:
Ingredients:
- 4 oz lean beef (such as sirloin or tenderloin), sliced into thin strips
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (such as bell peppers, broccoli, carrots)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the beef strips to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until browned.
- Add the mixed vegetables to the skillet and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until they are crisp-tender.
- Pour the soy sauce mixture over the beef and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything evenly. Cook for an additional minute until the sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions.
Serve the beef stir-fry with vegetables hot over a bed of steamed rice or quinoa. This delicious and low-calorie recipe provides a balance of protein and fiber from the beef and vegetables. Enjoy!