This Stir-Fry Beef with Cashews has been a family favourite for years. It’s a quick, delicious meal with tender beef, crunchy cashews, and fresh vegetables. Mild in spice but full of flavour, this stir-fry is easy to make using just a wok and a pot or rice cooker. Plus, it’s packed with lean protein, healthy fats, and nutrient-rich vegetables, making it a wholesome option for any day of the week.

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Stir-Fry Beef with Cashews

Renae Diggles

Enjoy a tasty Stir-Fry Beef with Cashews recipe. This easy, healthy dish is packed with lean protein, fresh vegetables, and heart-healthy fats.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Pan Asian

Servings 4

Calories 652 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 500 g lean beef finely sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp corn starch
• ½ cup water
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 4 tsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
• 1 tsp ginger paste
• 1 tsp garlic paste
• 1 onion finely sliced
• 2 spring onions sliced
• ½ cup unsalted roasted cashews crushed if easier to chew
• 1 carrot julienned
• 1 red capsicum julienned
• 1 cup fresh spinach
• 1½ cups brown rice or noodles
• 2 tbsp fresh coriander or alternative herb
• 1 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

Prepare the Sauce

• In a small bowl, mix the corn starch with 1/2 cup of water until smooth.
• Stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sweet chilli sauce, sesame oil, ginger paste, and garlic paste. Set aside.

Cook the Beef

• Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
• Add the sliced beef and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned. Remove the beef from the wok and set aside.

Stir-Fry the Vegetables

• Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the wok.
• Toss in the onion, carrot, and red capsicum. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.

Combine and Simmer

• Return the cooked beef to the wok.
• Pour in the prepared sauce, stirring well to coat everything.
• Add the spinach, spring onions, and cashews. Stir gently and cook for 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts and the sauce thickens.

Serve

• Plate the stir-fry over cooked rice or noodles.
• Garnish with sesame seeds, spring onions, or fresh coriander if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 652kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 36gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 374mgPotassium: 957mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 4256IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 6mg

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Why This Meal Is So Good for You

This Stir-Fry Beef with Cashews is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Lean beef provides high-quality protein and essential vitamins like B12 and iron, which support energy and muscle health. Olive oil and cashews add heart-healthy fats. Also, fresh vegetables supply fibre, antioxidants and vitamins including vitamin A and iron. Using low-sodium soy sauce and a homemade sauce helps keep the dish low in sodium without sacrificing taste.

Easy Ingredient Swaps

This stir-fry is incredibly versatile, and you can easily adapt it based on what you have on hand. If you don’t like red meat, consider swapping it with chicken, tofu or prawns for something different.

Also, you don’t need to use the vegetables that we’ve chosen. Some other great options include broccoli, snow peas, or bok choy instead of (or in addition to) the carrot, capsicum, and spinach.

For those who can’t eat nuts, there are other foods that you can put into the stir-fry for that added crunch. We’ll often add toasted pumpkin seeds, chickpeas or fried shallots for a crunchy or crunchier element.

Finally, you can choose from alternative ingredients to accompany the stir-fry. If brown rice isn’t for you, consider swapping it for noodles, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for a different base.

Quick and Convenient Stir-Fry

With just a wok and a pot or rice cooker, you can prepare this meal quickly. It’s perfect for a busy weeknight dinner and can be stored in the fridge for easy leftovers. Plus, the mild and balanced flavours make it suitable for the whole family.

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