Description
This healthy zucchini beef stir-fry is a quick and easy weeknight dinner packed with tender beef, crisp zucchini, and a savory garlic-ginger sauce. A low-carb, gluten-free friendly recipe that’s perfect for meal prep and full of flavor.
Ingredients
1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
2 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
2 green onions, chopped
1 tbsp cooking oil (vegetable or avocado)
Instructions
1. Thinly slice the steak against the grain and combine in a bowl with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tbsp sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
2. While beef marinates, slice zucchini and whisk together remaining soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and a splash of water or broth.
3. Heat cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook marinated beef in a single layer for 3–4 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed and stir-fry zucchini for 2–3 minutes until tender-crisp.
5. Return beef to the skillet, pour in the sauce, and toss everything together. Cook for 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
6. Top with chopped green onions and serve immediately over rice, noodles, or as-is.
Notes
Use fresh ginger and garlic for the best flavor.
Don’t overcrowd the pan when cooking beef to get a nice sear.
For extra veggies, add sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, or snap peas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg