Tangy Marinated Beef Strips

This dish provides high-quality lean protein from beef, made tender and flavorful with a simple citrus marinade.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (4 servings), not per serving.

• 12 ounces beef round steak, cut into thin strips · 490 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 garlic clove, minced · 3 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice · 6 kcal in the whole recipe
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided · 430 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method

1. Slice the beef round steak across the grain into thin strips, about 1/2 inch wide and 2 to 3 inches long.

   

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper. Add the beef, toss to coat, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

   

3. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Drain the excess marinade from the beef.

   

4. Add the beef strips to the hot skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the meat is thoroughly browned.

   

Adapted from a USDA MyPlate Kitchen recipe (public domain). Portions, macros, diet checks and step photos by Besly.