‘Taste of Home’ Magazine’s Spicy Beef and Pepper Stir-Fry Recipe

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos are lower in sodium.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free thickener, while flour is more economical.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits and canola oil is a budget-friendly option.

In a bowl, toss together the beef with garlic, black pepper, and salt.

Let the beef sit at room temperature for about 15 to 20 minutes to meld flavors.

In a separate bowl, whisk together coconut milk, sugar, Sriracha chili sauce, lime peel, lime juice, and salt.

In a skillet, heat olive oil and add red onion, red pepper, and jalapeno; cook for about 5 to 7 minutes until softened.

Add the cooked beef to the skillet with the veggies and mix well.

Pour in the coconut milk mixture and stir to combine; let it cook until heated through and thickened.

Add spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted into the beef mixture.

Serve the beef stir-fry over Jasmine rice, garnished with fresh cilantro and parsley, and drizzle with additional sauce.

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