Description
Experience the comforting flavors of Fresh Southern Green Beans with Beef, a delightful dish that combines tender beef strips and vibrant green beans in a savory sauce. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe brings warmth to your table, evoking cherished memories and delicious aromas. Enjoy it on its own or paired with rice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, sliced into thin strips
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash and trim the green beans, then slice the beef into thin strips and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the chopped onions and minced garlic until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Add seasoned beef strips to the skillet and brown on all sides for about 5 minutes.
- Toss in the green beans, stirring to coat them in the flavorful mixture. Cook for another 5 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
- Drizzle soy sauce over the stir-fry and toss everything to ensure even coating.
- Serve immediately on plates or family-style in a bowl, adding any remaining sauce from the pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For extra crunch, blanch green beans for one minute before sautéing. Substitute beef with chicken or tofu for a vegetarian option. Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.