Flash Skillet Beef and Green Beans with Lemon Tahini
⏲️ Under 30 Minutes
Easy

Flash Skillet Beef and Green Beans with Lemon Tahini

A fast, flavorful dish of seared beef strips with crisp green beans, red onion, and a silky tahini, lemon, and cumin sauce. Finished with fresh herbs for a complete dinner in under 30 minutes.

10 minPrep
15 minCook
25 minTotal
4Servings
Gluten-FreeDairy-FreeLow CarbHigh ProteinDiabetic-Friendly

Important notice: This recipe is not medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional.

Ingredients

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4
  • 450 g beef sirloin steak (cut in strips finas)
  • 300 g green beans (without puntas)
  • 120 g red onion (en pluma fina)
  • 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 30 ml olive oil (divided)
  • 60 ml tahini (pasta of sésamo)
  • 45 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 45 ml water (for aligerar the sauce)
  • 2.5 g ground cumin
  • 2.5 g smoked paprika
  • 5 g salt (or to taste)
  • 1 g black pepper (freshly ground)
  • 15 g fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 0.5 g red pepper flakes (optional)

Nutrition facts

per serving

342 kcal
Calories
29 g
Protein
11 g
Carbs
21 g
Fat
3 g
Fiber
8 g
Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

Sesame

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, water, half of the cumin, a pinch of salt, and black pepper until smooth. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and, once hot, add the green beans and 2 tablespoons water. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring, until tender-crisp. Transfer to a plate.

  3. 3

    In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the red onion and cook for 2 minutes until it starts to soften. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.

  4. 4

    Season the beef strips with the remaining cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add them to the skillet and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until browned and cooked to your liking.

  5. 5

    Return the green beans to the skillet, add the red pepper flakes if using, and toss for 1 minute to combine the flavors.

  6. 6

    Remove from the heat and drizzle the lemon tahini sauce over the top or serve it on the side. Finish with the chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

  7. 7

    If you prefer to keep the dish warm before serving, place it for 2 to 3 minutes in an oven preheated to 200°F (95°C), without letting the sauce boil.

Chef tips

Slice the beef into thin, even strips so it cooks very quickly. If the meat is very cold, let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes for better browning.

Substitutions

You can swap the beef for sliced chicken breast or firm tofu if you want a vegetarian version, adjusting allergens and tags accordingly. Parsley can be replaced with cilantro, and green beans with thin asparagus.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

  • Illustrative image: Air fryerIllustrative image

    Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer

    Browning and baking with little oil

    • Browns food with very little oil
    • Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
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    TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer

    Checking doneness of meat and chicken

    • Checks doneness of meat and chicken
    • Quick reading
    • Clean the probe after each use
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    T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan

    Eggs, omelets and stir-fries

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    • Comfortable, sturdy handle
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