Oil-Free Beef and Butternut Squash Stir Fry

This oil-free stir fry is a great way to enjoy all of the flavors of beef and butternut squash without all of the added fat! It’s quick and easy to make in just 15 minutes with simple ingredients like lean beef strips, butternut squash cubes, garlic, ginger, soy sauce or tamari sauce (gluten-free), rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar, sesame oil (optional), and water or vegetable broth! Enjoy this delicious Asian fusion dish as a main course with your favorite side dish!

Cooking Equipment:

Large skillet/wok; cutting board; knife; measuring spoons; spatula/wooden spoon

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Cuisine:

Asian Fusion

Keywords:

Beef, Butternut Squash, Stir Fry, Oil-Free

Meal:

Main Course

Cooking Method:

Stir Fry

Dietary Restrictions:

Gluten Free; Oil Free

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Ingredients:

200g lean beef strips

1 small butternut squash, peeled and cubed

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari sauce (gluten

free)

2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar

1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)

2 tablespoons water or vegetable broth

Cooking Instructions:

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the beef strips and cook for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Add the butternut squash cubes to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes until lightly browned.

Add the garlic and ginger to the pan and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Return the beef strips to the pan along with the soy sauce or tamari sauce, rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar, sesame oil (if using), and water or vegetable broth. Stir to combine everything together.

Cook for an additional 5 minutes until everything is heated through and cooked to your desired doneness. Serve hot with your favorite side dish!

Nutrition:

Calories – 515 kcal, Protein – 28g, Fat – 8g, Carbohydrates – 64g

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Did You Know?

Chinese cuisine is one of the most popular Asian cuisines worldwide, and includes a wide variety of dishes such as dumplings, stir-fries, and hot pot.