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    Home » Recipes » Dinner » Stir Fry

    Chilli Beef Stir Fry

    Published: Jun 11, 2015 · Updated: Jul 25, 2020 by Neil 5 Comments

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    Chilli beef stir fry. Thin strips of steak, pepper and green beans cooked in a tasty sauce make up this sensational easy, healthy stir fry. Wok to table in just over 30 minutes! #neilshealthymeals #recipe #beef #chilli #stirfry

    Chilli beef stir fry. Thin strips of steak, pepper and green beans cooked in a tasty sauce make up this sensational easy, healthy stir fry. Wok to table in just over 30 minutes!

    A wok of chilli beef stir fry in the background. Serving bowls with chopsticks on in the foreground.

    Folks, it's time to add another delicious new stir fry to the collection of quick healthy meals with this chilli beef stir fry.

    I guarantee that the aroma of the kaffir lime leaves, as you stir them around the wok, watching them mingle, imagining and anticipating their flavour, is enough to make you stick your head closer to the cooking of this sumptuous stir fry.

    You'll be so excited to taste that delicious sweet kaffir lime sauce!

    Two bowls of chilli beef stir fry with chopsticks sitting on top.

    This really is a quick healthy meal. One that you can put together really quickly serving two people.

    Plus, it's just packed with protein and dietary fiber!

    It took just one trial of this chilli beef stir fry last Sunday for lunch for it to receive that acclaimed pass mark and thumbs up from my other half.

    The nodding head and the “mmmmm”, sealing this recipe to be immortalised for ever more into the collection.

    There was just one comment. Not enough chilli!

    I’d only used half of the whole chilli as I’d thought it might be too hot for her. So right back into the recipe the rest of the chilli went!

    Close up of a bowl of chilli beef stir fry.

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    Chilli Beef Stir Fry Recipe

    If you cannot get fresh green beans you can substitute with frozen green beans. Allow them to thaw naturally first otherwise they might be a bit soggy though!

    I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂

    Chilli beef stir fry. Thin strips of steak, pepper and green beans and a tasty combination of sauces combined make up this sensational easy, healthy stir fry.
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    Chilli Beef Stir Fry Recipe

    An easy, healthy and delicious steak stir fry recipe with capsicum (pepper) and green beans combined in a delicious sweet kaffir lime sauce.
    Prep Time30 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: Asian
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 584kcal
    Author: Neil

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    Equipment

    • Wok
    • Kitchen scale
    • Chopping board
    • Kitchen knives
    • Measuring spoons

    Ingredients

    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • 320 g frying steak , thinly sliced
    • 1 large onion , thinly sliced
    • 2 cloves garlic , crushed
    • 2 kaffir lime leaves , finely chopped
    • 1 large red chilli , de-seeded and finely chopped
    • 160 g green beans
    • 1 medium red pepper (capsicum), thinly sliced
    • 2 tablespoon light soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
    • 2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Heat the oil in a wok over a high heat. Add the beef in 2 batches, stir frying for 2 – 3 minutes until browned, then remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate.
    • Add the onion and garlic and stir fry for a further 2 minutes.
    • Add the kaffir lime leaves and chilli then stir fry together for about 30 seconds to a minute until you can smell the fragrance of the lime.
    • Add the green beans and pepper, stir fry for 30 seconds to a minute until combined, then add the soy sauce, fish stock and lime juice. Stir fry until the green beans are just tender.
    • Return the beef strips to the wok. Stir fry until re-heated and combined well with vegetables.
    • Serve in bowls on their own, making the recipe low carb too, or on plates with just a little rice.
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    Notes

    You can get kaffir lime leaves from your local Asian food store. They usually come frozen in bags, so its easy to store in your freezer and take out individual ones for stir fries / curries, like this when you need them.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 584kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 41.2g | Fat: 27.4g | Saturated Fat: 10.6g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 1199.5mg | Fiber: 14.8g | Sugar: 20.3g | Vitamin A: 1400IU | Vitamin C: 189.8mg | Calcium: 230mg | Iron: 7.9mg

    Nutrition Facts
    Chilli Beef Stir Fry
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 584 Calories from Fat 247
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 27.4g42%
    Saturated Fat 10.6g66%
    Cholesterol 93mg31%
    Sodium 1199.5mg52%
    Carbohydrates 44g15%
    Fiber 14.8g62%
    Sugar 20.3g23%
    Protein 41.2g82%
    Vitamin A 1400IU28%
    Vitamin C 189.8mg230%
    Calcium 230mg23%
    Iron 7.9mg44%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Comments

    1. Shashi at RunninSrilankan

      June 11, 2015 at 9:28 am

      Neil, you have one hectic start! But, glad you and Lynn got to enjoy this bowl of deliciousness! I am curious about kaffir lime leaves - are they like curry leaves? If they re, I bet they are highly aromatic! Good luck training for the Great Scottish Run!

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      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        June 12, 2015 at 4:25 am

        Hi Shashi, yes kaffir lime leaves are just like curry leaves in that respect, I love them. They last ages in your freezer and never seem to lose their aroma being frozen!

        Start of another hectic day at the moment, planning to head up into the Scottish mountains for some hillwalking tomorrow so frantically packing all our gear at the moment. 🙂

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    2. neil@neilshealthymeals.com

      June 12, 2015 at 4:27 am

      Thank you so much Autumn! I would love to hear your thoughts if you do get a chance to make this stir fry. I love feedback. 🙂

      Lots of training ahead for the Great Scottish Run, but it's totally worth it. 😀

      Reply
    3. Erin@BeetsPerMinute

      June 15, 2015 at 8:37 pm

      Luke and myself are doing the Great Scottish Run too! Just registered this past weekend! I have't done more than 5 miles without having knee issues so I'm trying to train it back into shape! I also really enjoyed the weather the past few days (well ...before the weekend that is) lol! Hope the new job is going well! 🙂

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      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        June 16, 2015 at 5:20 am

        That's fantastic that you guys are doing the Great Scottish Run as well! I so enjoyed the run last year, and the course. It's not often you get to run over the Kingston Bridge, with the motorway traffic removed, and to see such amazing views of Glasgow (weather permitting of course 😉 ).

        New job going great so far Erin, thank you. 🙂 And yes wasn't summer great last week! Lol

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