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Stir-Fried Beef and Shiitake Mushrooms

Stir-Fried Beef and Shiitake Mushrooms

with Carrots and Thai Basil
35 min.
Time:
398
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
99 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
Ingredients
4 ozs shiitake mushrooms
1 carrot
1 green chili pepper
1 oz Cashews
3 scallions
1 garlic clove
1 Lime
2 Tbsps Thai fish sauce
1 Tbsp soy sauce
9 ozs lean Beef (such as sirloin)
salt
peppers
2 Tbsps vegetable oil
3 sprigs Thai basil
How healthy are the main ingredients?
Beefshiitake mushroomCashewsoy saucecarrotgarlic clove
Preparation
1.
Stir-Fried Beef and Shiitake Mushrooms preparation step 1

Clean shiitake mushrooms and cut off stems.

2.
Stir-Fried Beef and Shiitake Mushrooms preparation step 2

Peel carrots and cut into very fine strips (julienne).

3.
Stir-Fried Beef and Shiitake Mushrooms preparation step 3

Rinse chile pepper, wipe dry and slice into thin rings. (For less spice, remove seeds and ribs).

4.
Stir-Fried Beef and Shiitake Mushrooms preparation step 4

Coarsely chop cashews.

5.
Stir-Fried Beef and Shiitake Mushrooms preparation step 5

Rinse scallions, pat dry, and cut into 1-inch lengths. Peel garlic and chop finely.

6.
Stir-Fried Beef and Shiitake Mushrooms preparation step 6

Squeeze juice from lime. Mix together 2 tablespoons juice in a small bowl with fish sauce and soy sauce.

7.
Stir-Fried Beef and Shiitake Mushrooms preparation step 7

Pat beef dry, cut into thin strips and season with salt and pepper.

8.
Stir-Fried Beef and Shiitake Mushrooms preparation step 8

Heat oil in a wok (or a deep, heavy pan) over high heat. In 2 batches, stir-fry beef until browned, then remove from wok. 

9.
Stir-Fried Beef and Shiitake Mushrooms preparation step 9

Add mushrooms, carrot and scallions to wok and stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.

10.
Stir-Fried Beef and Shiitake Mushrooms preparation step 10

Add chile, garlic and cashews and stir-fry until fragrant, about 1 minute.

11.
Stir-Fried Beef and Shiitake Mushrooms preparation step 11

Return beef to wok, pour in the lime-soy mixture and bring to a boil.

12.
Stir-Fried Beef and Shiitake Mushrooms preparation step 12

Rinse Thai basil, shake dry, pluck leaves and coarsely chop. Add to wok, toss to combine and serve immediately, over brown rice, if desired. 

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie398 cal.(19 %)
Protein33 g(34 %)
Fat22 g(19 %)
Carbohydrates18 g(12 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage4.5 g(15 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

Shiitake mushrooms contain a lot of vitamin D, which help strengthen the bones. Other bioactive ingredients strengthen the immune system and help to reduce elevated cholesterol levels. It is no wonder that the aromatic mushrooms, especially in dried form, are considered a remedy in Asia.

Even smarter

Even smarter

Important: The wok must be really hot so that the ingredients are fried quickly and not steamed. If you do not have cashews, peanuts are a more aromatic alternative. If you want more fiber, pair this dish with brown rice.

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