Healthy Japanese Beef and Vegetable Stir-Fry

A light and nutritious Japanese-inspired beef stir-fry featuring lean beef and fresh vegetables, seasoned with a savory soy-ginger sauce. Perfect for a wholesome main dish that balances flavor and health.

Steps

1. Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. 2. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. 3. Add sliced beef, season with salt and pepper, and stir-fry until browned but still tender, about 2-3 minutes. 4. Remove beef from pan and set aside. 5. In the same pan, add sesame oil and stir-fry broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, and onion for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp. 6. Return beef to the pan. 7. Add soy sauce, mirin, and water; stir well to combine and heat through for another 1-2 minutes. 8. Remove from heat and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds if desired. 9. Serve immediately, optionally with a small portion of steamed brown rice or quinoa for a complete meal.

100g lean beef (thinly sliced) 1/2 cup broccoli florets 1/4 cup sliced carrots 1/4 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms 1/4 small onion, thinly sliced 1 tsp grated fresh ginger 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce 1 tsp mirin (optional) 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp water 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (optional) Salt and pepper to taste