Stir-fried Beef with Ginger and Scallions

Stir-fried Beef with Ginger and Scallions recipe videos

Stir-fried Beef with Ginger and Scallions is a classic Cantonese dish featuring tender slices of beef quickly cooked with aromatic ginger and fresh scallions. The dish is known for its savory, slightly sweet sauce and the perfect balance of textures, making it a staple in Chinese home cooking and restaurants.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein from the beef, with a moderate amount of fat from the cooking oil and sauce. It provides key nutrients like iron, zinc, and B vitamins from the beef, along with antioxidants from the ginger and scallions, and a typical serving contains roughly 300-400 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	680 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Zinc	5.2 mg
Vitamin B12	2.8 mcg
Niacin (B3)	8.5 mg
Potassium	420 mg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Selenium	22 mcg
Manganese	0.4 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish exemplifies the Chinese culinary principle of 'wok hei' or 'breath of the wok,' where high-heat stir-frying creates a unique smoky flavor. Nutritionally, the ginger not only adds flavor but also contains gingerol, a compound known for its anti-inflammatory properties.