Description
Stir-Fried Beef with Green Beans and Pasta is a quick, vibrant dish combining tender strips of beef, crisp green beans, and perfectly cooked pasta, all tossed in a savory stir-fry sauce. It’s a satisfying fusion of Asian-inspired flavors and classic comfort food.
Ingredients
- beef strips (sirloin, flank, or ribeye)
- green beans, trimmed
- pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or rice noodles)
- soy sauce
- oyster sauce
- garlic, minced
- ginger, minced
- sesame oil
- vegetable oil
- red pepper flakes (optional)
- green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain, toss with a bit of sesame oil, and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet. Add beef strips and stir-fry until browned; remove from pan.
- In the same pan, add garlic, ginger, and green beans. Stir-fry until beans are tender-crisp.
- Return beef to pan. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a splash of water. Stir well.
- Add pasta and toss everything together until coated and heated through.
- Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- Add mushrooms, bell peppers, or baby corn for more variety.
- For a lighter option, use chicken or tofu instead of beef.
- Swap pasta for rice noodles or even cooked rice for a different texture.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet with a splash of water or soy sauce.
- If using frozen green beans, thaw and drain them before stir-frying.
- Sirloin, flank steak, or any quick-cooking tender cut of beef works best.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta and tamari instead of soy sauce.
- For spice, add red pepper flakes to taste.
- This dish is great for meal prep, and it reheats well. Store pasta separately if preferred to maintain its texture.
- Add peanuts or cashews for extra crunch and flavor.
- Cilantro or Thai basil work well as fresh herbs for garnish.
- If you prefer a saucier dish, you can double the sauce ingredients.
- To prevent the pasta from sticking, toss it with a little oil after draining.
- This dish pairs well with cucumber salad, steamed dumplings, or miso soup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg