Beef and Carrot Stir-Fry
Beef and Carrot Stir-Fry is a quick and savory Chinese home-style dish featuring tender slices of beef and crisp carrot strips, often seasoned with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. It's a staple in many Chinese households and casual restaurants, valued for its simplicity and balanced flavors.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a good source of protein from the beef and provides beta-carotene (vitamin A) and fiber from the carrots. A typical serving is moderate in calories, roughly around 300-400 kcal, with the fat content depending on the cut of beef and amount of oil used.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Vitamin A | 350 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Zinc | 3.8 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a prime example of the Chinese culinary principle of 'color, aroma, and taste,' with the vibrant orange carrots contrasting the savory beef. Nutritionally, the carrots' beta-carotene is fat-soluble, so the cooking oil in the stir-fry actually helps your body absorb this beneficial nutrient more effectively.
