Stir-frying is one of the most versatile cooking methods. It’s often used for quick meals because it requires minimal preparation and can be done quickly. It also saves time because you don’t have to brown meat or sauté vegetables separately.
One advantage of stir-frying is that it can be done with almost any food, including meat, poultry, seafood, vegetables, and fruit. Some stir-fry recipes involve only a handful of ingredients, but others can require many more. Stir-fry recipes are also a great way to use vegetables that aren’t quite ready to eat yet.
Stir-frying is easy to adjust according to your preferences. For example, you can add more or less oil or water to suit your taste. You can also add spices and other flavorings as desired. It’s also a good choice if you have ingredients that must be cooked quickly before they spoil.
What is Stir Frying?
Stir fry is a common Japanese dish made by cooking meat, vegetables, or seafood in a small amount of oil or fat. It is a quick, healthy meal that can be made in less than 30 minutes and tastes great when served with rice. The protein and carbohydrates found in stir fry are healthy because they help keep you feeling full longer.
However, it is important to follow a few simple rules when making stir fry. First, always use fresh ingredients whenever possible. Second, make sure to cook the food thoroughly before serving.
Lastly, avoid adding too much oil to the mixture because this can cause the food to become greasy and unhealthy. If you follow these rules when making stir fry, you will be able to enjoy this healthy meal time and time again!
Last night I was on the hook for dinner. Let me show you what I cooked up.
It was yummy. I just had some of it for lunch.
This is the recipe for it:
This recipe is a quick and easy-to-prepare beef stir-fry that’s packed with healthy ingredients and is full of vibrant flavors. Sweet peppers add sweetness, while garlic gives it an addictive and savory flavor. Serve this dish with brown rice or quinoa for a complete meal to fill you up!
“Sweet Pepper Beef Stir-Fry”
Ingredients
- 8oz lean red meat
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 carrot, cut into thin wedges
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into wedges
- 1 red bell pepper. cut in wedges
- 1 orange bell pepper, cut into wedges
Directions
- Thinly slice the meat across the grain. Put the oil in a wok or skillet over high heat. Add the beef and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes when it’s hot.
- Add red, green and orange pepper, garlic, broccoli, carrot, lemon juice, onion, and stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Add parsley and oregano, and stir fry for another minute.
- Add broth.
- Stir until sauce thickens.
Nutritional Facts
(Per Serving)
Calories: 312
Protein: 36g
Carbs: 10.5g
Fat: 14g
If you look in the photo, you can see I modified things. I added some bean sprouts and some stir-fry sauce flavor.
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That is it,
Rick Kaselj
P.S. – My wife was very happy and excited that I was cooking things up in the kitchen.
