Sautéed Beef and Zucchini Stir-Fry with Ginger and Cashew

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Tender strips of beef quickly sautéed with vibrant zucchini and aromatic ginger, finished with crunchy toasted cashews for texture. This Asian Fusion-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, zucchini, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian Fusion cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin and season with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until browned but still tender. Remove beef from skillet and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Add 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 medium sliced zucchinis and 1/2 tsp sea salt, cook for 4-5 minutes until zucchini is tender but still crisp.
  4. Step 4: Return beef to skillet and pour in 2 tbsp coconut aminos. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until everything is well coated and heated through.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat, sprinkle 1/4 cup toasted raw cashews and 2 sliced green onions over the top. Serve immediately.

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