Beef and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry

PregnancyAsian-InspiredEasyServes 235 min

Strips of lean, well-done beef stir-fried with colorful bell peppers and served over brown rice.

This stir-fry provides a powerful combination of iron from the lean beef and vitamin C from the bell peppers, which ensures the mother builds a robust blood supply while maintaining steady energy. The dish also gently incorporates spinach for its rich folate content, a critical nutrient that acts as a protective building block for the baby's developing neural tube right as it forms. Served over whole-grain brown rice, it offers the fiber needed to keep digestion smooth and energy levels stable throughout the day.

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One serving≈750 kcal · 40 g protein

Calories750 kcal

Protein40 g

Carbs74 g · 8.3g sugar

Fat33 g · 8.7g sat

Fiber6 g

Sodium994 mg

Folate144 mcg DFE

Iron5.3 mg

Calcium100 mg

Choline167 mg

Vitamin D5.6 IU

Vitamin B122.3 mcg

DHA + EPA3 mg

Zinc8.4 mg

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Ingredients

¾ cup brown rice
10 oz flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
½ yellow onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
2 cups spinach, roughly chopped
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp cornstarch
¼ cup water
1 tbsp cooking oil

Method

1Cook the brown rice according to package directions until tender.
2In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water. Set aside.
3Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced beef and stir-fry until fully cooked with no pink remaining (about 4-5 minutes). Remove the beef to a plate.
4In the same skillet, add the bell peppers, yellow onion, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
5Return the cooked beef to the skillet. Stir the sauce mixture again and pour it over the beef and vegetables.
6Add the chopped spinach. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the sauce has thickened and glazes the meat.
7Serve the beef and vegetable stir-fry warm over the cooked brown rice.

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