🐄🥭🌶️🥥 Spicy Coconut Mango Beef Stir Fry
🍽️ Servings:
4 servings
⏰ Time:
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min
🛒 Ingredients:
For the beef stir fry:
1 lb beef flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain 🐄
2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari 🌿
1 tbsp cornstarch 🌽
1 tbsp olive oil (or coconut oil) 🛢️
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 🌶️
1 small onion, thinly sliced 🧅
2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1 medium carrot, julienned 🥕
1/2 cup snap peas or green beans (optional) 🌱
For the coconut mango sauce:
1/2 cup coconut milk 🥥
2 tbsp mango puree (or blended mango) 🥭
1 tbsp soy sauce 🌿
1 tbsp fish sauce (optional) 🌊
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup 🍯
1 tbsp lime juice 🍈
1–2 tbsp sriracha (or more for extra heat) 🌶️
1/2 tsp ground ginger 🌿
1/4 tsp ground cumin 🌿
Salt, to taste 🧂
For garnish:
Fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
Lime wedges 🍋
Sliced red chili (optional for extra heat) 🌶️
Crushed peanuts (optional for crunch) 🥜
🔪 Instructions:
1. Prepare the beef 🐄
In a bowl, combine the sliced beef with soy sauce and cornstarch. Toss to coat the beef evenly and set it aside to marinate for about 10 minutes.
2. Make the coconut mango sauce 🥥🥭
In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, mango puree, soy sauce, fish sauce, honey, lime juice, sriracha, ginger, cumin, and a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust the sauce by adding more sriracha for heat, lime juice for tang, or honey for sweetness.
3. Stir fry the beef 🐄
Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and cook for about 2–3 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and just cooked through. Remove the beef from the pan and set it aside.
4. Sauté the vegetables 🌶️🥕
In the same pan, add another 1 tablespoon of oil and sauté the onion, bell pepper, carrot, and snap peas (if using) for 3–4 minutes, or until they begin to soften but still retain their crunch. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Combine the beef and sauce 🍛
Return the cooked beef to the pan with the vegetables. Pour the coconut mango sauce over the beef and veggies. Stir everything together, ensuring the beef and vegetables are well-coated with the sauce. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until everything is heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
6. Garnish and serve 🌿🍋
Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro, sliced red chili, and lime wedges. For extra crunch, sprinkle crushed peanuts over the top.
🍽️ Serve it up:
Serve this Spicy Coconut Mango Beef Stir Fry over steamed rice 🍚, jasmine rice, or rice noodles for a satisfying meal. You could also serve it with cauliflower rice for a low-carb option 🌱.
Pair with a refreshing drink like coconut water 🥥 or an iced green tea 🍵 to balance the heat and add a tropical vibe to your meal.
🌟 Tips & Variations:
Make it vegetarian: Substitute the beef with tofu, tempeh, or even mushrooms for a plant-based version 🍄🌱.
Extra heat: For more spiciness, add a fresh jalapeño or bird's eye chili into the stir fry with the vegetables 🌶️.
More veggies: Feel free to add additional vegetables like broccoli, zucchini, or baby corn to the stir fry for more variety 🥦🥒.
Tropical twist: Top with diced pineapple or sliced avocado for an extra tropical burst of flavor 🍍🥑.