Beef Stir-Fry with Cashew Nuts

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This Asian-inspired beef recipe (vegetarian-friendly), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs beef strips, broccoli, cashews for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 360 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 300g beef strips and 2 minced garlic cloves, stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the beef is browned and no longer pink, with no visible pink streaks. Tip: Use high heat to sear the beef for better flavor development.
  2. Step 2: Push the beef to one side of the pan, add 200g broccoli florets, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the broccoli is tender-crisp and bright green, with a slight crunch. Tip: Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even cooking.
  3. Step 3: Scatter 50g cashews over the broccoli and beef, then pour in 2 tbsp soy sauce. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the cashews are toasted and fragrant, and the soy sauce has thickened slightly, coating the ingredients evenly.
  4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low, simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce is glossy and well combined with the beef and vegetables. Tip: If the sauce becomes too dry, add 1-2 tbsp water to adjust consistency.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately over steamed rice, garnished with additional cashews if desired. Tip: For extra umami, add 1 tsp honey or 1 tbsp oyster sauce before simmering.

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