Sesame Beef Stir Fry
This Sesame Beef Stir Fry delivers 28g protein and 420 calories per serving — an efficient macro-balanced dinner for cutting phases. Quick stovetop prep makes 4 servings in one session, freeing up time after leg day. The beef provides complete amino acids while staying within lower-calorie meal targets.
Ingredients
- •Garlic(10g)
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(15g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(30g)
- •Vinegar, Rice(15g)
- •Sesame Oil, Toasted(15g)
- •Sesame seeds(15g)
- •Five-Spice Powder, Chinese(3g)
- •1/4 tsp black pepper
- •Beef Flank Steak, Boneless(454g)
- •Peas, Snow(240g)
- •Carrots(120g)
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
- •Low Sodium Beef Broth(60g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(30g)
- •Honey(30g)
- •Vinegar, Rice(15g)
- •Garlic(8g)
- •Sesame Oil, Toasted(10g)
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(5g)
- •Cornstarch(5g)
- •Red pepper flakes(3g)
- •Vegetable oil(30g)
Instructions
- 1Combine marinade ingredients in bowl and add flank steak. Set aside 15 minutes.
- 2Heat 1 Tbsp vegetable oil in large skillet over MED HIGH heat. Remove excess marinade from steak and cook in a single layer, for 2-3 minutes, stirring to cook both sides. Depending on the size of your pan, you may need to do this in batches. Remove steak to plate.
- 3Heat remaining 1 Tbsp vegetable oil, then add peas, carrots and green onion and cook stirring often, 2-3 minutes.
- 4Whisk together broth, soy sauce, honey/brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, fresh ginger, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes. Add steak and sauce to skillet, stirring to combine. Sauce will thicken.
- 5Stir in cooked ramen noodles if using, and serve!
Nutrition — Per Serving
420
calories
28g
protein
27g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Saturated fat
- 6.4g
- Sodium
- 643 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 3.8g
4 servings per batch · ~278g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Sesame Beef Stir Fry have per serving?
Each serving contains 28g of protein and 420 calories with 27g fat and 20g carbs. The macro split skews toward fat, making this a lower-carb option for those managing carb intake on cut phases.
How long does Sesame Beef Stir Fry take to prep?
This recipe qualifies as quick prep and yields 4 servings in one stovetop session. You're batch-prepping multiple meals at once, which is efficient for weeknight meal prep without extensive time investment.
Is Sesame Beef Stir Fry good for fat loss?
At 420 calories and 28g protein per serving, this recipe is well-suited for fat loss phases where you need filling meals without excess carbs. The high fat content supports satiety between meals while keeping total calories moderate.
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