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Recipe tags: Asian, Beef, One dish meal, Stir-fry

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Meats and seafood

Spicy Basil Beef Stir-Fry

Recipe submitted by DaVita renal dietitian Erin from Illinois.

Portions: 6 

Serving size: 1 cup 

Ingredients 

• 1-1/2 pounds beef, flank or sirloin steak
• 1/2 cup basil leaves, fresh
• 1-1/2 tablespoon peanut oil
• 1-1/2 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1-1/2 cup no salt added beef broth
• 1/4 cup lime juice, fresh
• 3 cups rice, cooked

Preparation

1. Slice beef into bite-size pieces.
2. Wash and dry the basil leaves and chop coarsely.
3. If time permits, mix the beef, basil and 1/2 tablespoon peanut oil in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or longer. Otherwise, mix together beef and basil.
4. Preheat a wok or large skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add the remaining peanut oil and swirl it around the pan.
5. Add the garlic and onion, stirring a few times. Cook until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
6. Turn the heat up to high and add the beef-basil mixture. Stir quickly and add the red pepper flakes. Cook just until meat loses its redness, about 3 to 5 minutes depending on the size of the beef pieces.
7. Add soy sauce, beef broth and lime juice. Cook until bubbling. Turn off heat and serve immediately, over rice. 

Nutrients per serving

• Calories: 355
• Protein: 28 g
• Carbohydrate: 27 g
• Fat: 15 g
• Cholesterol: 60 mg
• Sodium:  181 mg
• Potassium: 440 mg
• Phosphorus: 294 mg
• Calcium:  35mg
• Fiber:  0.9 g

Renal and Renal Diabetic Food Choices

• 3-1/2 meat
• 1-1/2 starch
• 1 vegetable, low potassium

Carbohydrate Choices

• 2

Helpful Hints

• Try adding orange zest for extra flavor.

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