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Spicy Beef with Peanuts
5 from 3 votes

Spicy Beef with Peanuts

This spicy beef with peanuts is the perfect cold-weather dish. Perfectly spiced beef mixed with crunchy peanuts, cilantro and served over basmati rice. The best part is that it's ready in just 30 minutes!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 554 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 pound beef sirloin tips thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Chili garlic sauce
  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce
  • 2 teaspoons ginger grated
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced, small
  • 1/2 cup peanuts chopped; roasted
  • 1/4 cup cilantro minced

Instructions

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  1. In a saucepot add rice and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cover. Cook for about 20 minutes or until all the water has been soaked up and the rice is fully cooked.
  2. While the rice is cooking start working on your meat.
  3. In a large bowl add sliced beef, low sodium soy sauce, dark brown sugar, chili garlic sauce, fish sauce, grated ginger, and lime juice. Stir to combine and set aside.
  4. In a large skillet set over medium heat add olive oil.
  5. Once the oil is hot add in the onions and saute until soft and translucent.
  6. Turn the heat to medium-high and add in the meat and any marinade from the bowl.
  7. Saute quickly until the meat is browned and the sauce is cooked down and thick.
  8. Stir in peanuts and cilantro and remove from heat.
  9. To serve, top cooked rice with meat and sprinkle with additional chopped peanuts and cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 554kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 17g (100%) Cholesterol 104mg (35%) Sodium 719mg (30%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 554

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 554kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17g 100%
Cholesterol 104mg 35%
Sodium 719mg 30%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.