Beef and pepper stir-fry with rice
Nutrition per serving
A quick, colourful stir-fry of beef and peppers, served with rice: a high-protein dinner rich in iron, ideal for active people. Ready in 20 minutes, tasty and balanced.
Preparation: 15 min | Cooking: 12 min | Servings: 2 | Difficulty: Easy
Calculated per serving from Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities listed. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 376 kcal · 48 g protein · 35 g carbohydrate · 4 g fat
Ingredients
Method
- Cook the rice. Cut the beef and peppers into strips.
- Sear the beef over a high heat and set aside.
- Stir-fry the onion, garlic and peppers.
- Return the beef to the pan, add the soy sauce, toss for 1 minute and serve over the rice.
Nutritional benefits
Lean beef is rich in protein and haem iron, supporting muscle mass and energy. The peppers provide vitamin C (which helps iron absorption), fibre and antioxidants. The rice replenishes energy stores. A high-protein, colourful and restorative dinner.
Variations and substitutions
- With chicken or prawns.
- With brown rice for more fibre.
- More vegetables: mushrooms, courgette, beansprouts.
- Spicy: chilli, ginger, sesame oil.
Storage and making ahead
Keeps for 3 days and can be reheated in a frying pan. Ideal for meal prep.
💡 Good to know
Slice the beef thinly against the grain: it will be more tender after the quick cooking.
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Foods in this recipe: beef · peppers · onion · rice · soy sauce.
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