Asian Beef Noodles
DinnerThis tasty noodle recipe is made with Asian greens and a simple, tasty sauce. This meal is a great choice to help you meet your carbohydrate targets in the lead-up to competition or high-intensity exercise.
Calories454kcal
Carbs51g
Protein37.5g
Fats10.5g
For Exercise DayPerformance Benefits
This recipe would be great for a day of high-moderate intensity training as it provides a good source of carbohydrates and protein with a little amount of fat.Do you know your individual carbohydrate needs on training and rest days? You will require an increased amount with training of higher intensity and duration. Learn more here Ask the Nutritionist: All about Calories & Macronutrients - daveynutrition,Read the International Association of Athletics Federations Consensus Statement 2019: Nutrition for Athletics in: IJSNEM (2019)or contact us for further nutritional support at expertsupport@daveynutrition.com
Health Benefits
The vegetables in this Beef Strifry will provide you with a good amount of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. A diet rich in vegetables has been shown to have positive effects on our blood pressure, heart health, brain function and digestion. As well as this, they provide us with important nutrients to support our immune system - something we all want at this time of year!
Expert Tips
This recipe serves 2 people. You can always double up the ingredients to make it for the whole family or for meal preparation. For Gluten-free option, swap out the egg noodles for a gluten-free option
Equipment
- 1 Non-stick wok
- 1 Medium sized pot
- 2 Bowls
Ingredients
- 200 g beef strips
- 1 Bok Choy (cut down the middle)
- 1 carrot (chopped )
- 1/2 white onion (chopped)
- 1 red chilli (sliced)
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 120 g egg noodles
- 2 tbsp peanuts
Instructions
- Cook the noodles in a pot of boiling water according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a wok or large frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil or frylite over high heat. Add the beef strips and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add more oil or frylite and stir-fry the bok choy, carrot, onion, chilli, garlic and ginger for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables soften.
- Return the beef to the pan and add the fish sauce and soy sauce. Stir-fry for another minute until everything is heated through.
- Serve the beef and vegetable stir-fry on top of the noodles, garnished with chopped peanuts.
Nutrition
Serving: 2servingsCalories: 454kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 37.5gFat: 10.5gSaturated Fat: 3.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.6gTrans Fat: 0.0006gSodium: 2254mgPotassium: 425mgFiber: 9.8gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 1180ugVitamin C: 16.7mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 0.9327mg
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