Stir-fried beef with cashews and broccoli

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
58%
Stir-fried beef with cashews and broccoli
20 min.
2
618kcal

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If you’re seeking a quick and delicious way to elevate your lunch or dinner, look no further than this Stir-fried Beef with Cashews and Broccoli. This tantalizing dish not only bursts with flavor but also boasts the benefits of being both gluten-free and dairy-free, making it an excellent choice for various dietary preferences.

The combination of tender beef steak, vibrant broccoli florets, and crunchy roasted cashews creates a delightful textural contrast that is satisfying and wholesome. Enhanced with a savory sauce made from soy sauce and sherry, this recipe balances savory and slightly sweet notes that will entice your taste buds. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own kitchen!

Perfect for a busy weeknight or a casual gathering, this stir-fry is not only quick to prepare but also rich in protein and healthy fats—ideal for fueling your day. Serve it with a side of steamed rice or noodles for a balanced meal that promises to leave you feeling satisfied. Whether you’re a busy professional, a parent on the go, or someone who simply loves good food, this dish will surely become a favorite in your culinary repertoire. Get ready to delight your family and friends with this scrumptious recipe!

Ingredients

  • tbsp soya sauce 
  • tbsp cooking sherry 
  • tsp sugar 
  • tbsp unrefined sunflower oil 
  •  onion red thinly sliced
  • 300 fat-trimmed beef flank steak cut into thin strips
  • 300 broccoli florets 
  • 25 roasted cashews 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • wok

Directions

  1. Mix the soy sauce, sherry, sugar and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl.
  2. Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok, add the onion and beef, then stir-fry quickly until the beef is lightly browned. Tip out onto a plate.
  3. Add the broccoli and cashews to the pan, stir-fry for 1 min, then add the soy mixture. Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 5 mins until the broccoli is just tender.
  4. Tip the beef and onion back into the pan and heat through briefly before serving with noodles or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories618kcal
Protein24.99%
Fat60.3%
Carbs14.71%

Properties

Glycemic Index
79.55
Glycemic Load
4.76
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
36.566521934841%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.17mg
Epicatechin
0.12mg
Hesperetin
0.09mg
Naringenin
0.09mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
1.21mg
Isorhamnetin
2.76mg
Kaempferol
12.12mg
Myricetin
0.11mg
Quercetin
16.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:617.84kcal
30.89%
Fat:41.64g
64.07%
Saturated Fat:12.16g
75.98%
Carbohydrates:22.86g
7.62%
Net Carbohydrates:17.51g
6.37%
Sugar:8.13g
9.03%
Cholesterol:91.5mg
30.5%
Sodium:1138.33mg
49.49%
Alcohol:2.32g
100%
Alcohol %:0.69%
100%
Protein:38.83g
77.67%
Vitamin C:137.87mg
167.12%
Vitamin K:160.65µg
153%
Zinc:9.21mg
61.39%
Selenium:42.27µg
60.38%
Vitamin B6:1.01mg
50.31%
Vitamin E:7.05mg
46.98%
Vitamin B3:9.28mg
46.38%
Phosphorus:419.65mg
41.97%
Vitamin B12:2.49µg
41.5%
Vitamin B2:0.61mg
35.59%
Potassium:1081.1mg
30.89%
Folate:121.54µg
30.39%
Manganese:0.61mg
30.27%
Iron:5.03mg
27.95%
Magnesium:110.45mg
27.61%
Copper:0.51mg
25.74%
Fiber:5.35g
21.42%
Vitamin B1:0.3mg
20.04%
Vitamin A:958.1IU
19.16%
Vitamin B5:1.16mg
11.57%
Calcium:104.92mg
10.49%