•• Intermediate Protein & Muscle Synthesis
Lean Beef & Pepper Stir-Fry
Nutritional Role & Bio-benefit
Lean beef delivers the most bioavailable form of heme iron — essential for hemoglobin synthesis and oxygen transport to working muscles. Bell peppers add 300% DV of vitamin C, which enhances non-heme iron absorption by 6x when eaten in the same meal.
How To Prepare
- 1Slice 300g lean beef sirloin into thin strips against the grain.
- 2Marinate in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 1 tsp sesame oil for 10 minutes.
- 3Heat a wok on high heat with 1 tbsp avocado oil until smoking.
- 4Stir-fry beef for 2 minutes until browned, remove. Add sliced bell peppers, broccoli, and snap peas — cook 3 minutes.
- 5Return beef to wok, add 2 tbsp oyster sauce, and toss. Serve over brown rice.
Yield / Servings
2 Servings
Prep Time
20 mins cook
Macronutrients
Carbs: 45g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 14g
Personalized Portions & Macros
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Scaled Nutrition Results (1x serving)
446 kcalThis carbohydrate-dominant portion of 45g is ideal for glycogen replenishment. Recommended consumption window: 2-3 hours pre-event or immediately post-training to maximize glycogen re-synthesis.
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Bio-Booster Cooking Tips
- Slice beef against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Get the wok screaming hot before adding oil — this creates the sear (wok hei).
- Add 1 tbsp grated ginger for anti-inflammatory digestive support.