Grilled Lemongrass Beef
Per 1 serving · 128 g · 9 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein22g39% of calories
- Carbs3.4g6% of calories
- Fat14g55% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
- ✓ Keto-friendly
At a glance
One serving of Grilled Lemongrass Beef (128 g) has 230 calories, with 22 g of protein, 3.4 g of carbohydrates and 14 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (55% of calories). It is high in protein (44% DV), niacin (41% DV) and Vitamin B6 (50% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 29% and 21% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein44%
- Niacin41%
- Vitamin B650%
- Vitamin B1246%
- Iron27%
- Phosphorus30%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin K18%
- Riboflavin (B2)10%
- Pantothenic acid13%
- Choline17%
- Copper13%
- Manganese14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium29%
- Cholesterol21%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¼ tsp brownulated Brown sugar
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Black pepper
1 clove Garlic
¾ tbsp Lemongrass
¼ tbsp Fish sauce
½ tbsp Olive oil
3 ½ oz Flank steak
2 ¼ sprigs Cilantro
¼ tbsp Tamari soy sauce
Directions
- 1
In a wide, shallow bowl, whisk together sugar, pepper, garlic, lemon grass, fish sauce, and 2 tbsp. olive oil.
- 2
Add sliced beef, toss to coat, and refrigerate 2 hours.
- 3
Grill the beef, or pan-sear in an oiled pan, until just done, about 20 seconds on each side or to desired doneness.
- 4
Remove to plate, garnish with cilantro, and serve with soy sauce. Enjoy!
- 5
Recipe inspired by: http://www.justasdelish.com/grilled-lemongrass-beef/
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (128 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 17 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 21 μg | 18% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Niacin | 7 mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 50% |
| Folate (B9) | 20 μg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 46% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 13% |
| Choline | 92 mg | 17% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 40 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 415 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 36 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 211 mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 4 mg | 35% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 25 μg | 45% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 2 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 197 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.2 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 8 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0.2 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 230 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 44minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 28minCycling (moderate)
- 19minRunning (6 mph)
- 32minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Grilled Lemongrass Beef?
One serving of Grilled Lemongrass Beef (1 serving) has 230 calories, which works out to 181 calories per 100 g. That is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Grilled Lemongrass Beef high in protein?
Yes. It has 22 g of protein per serving, and 39% of its calories come from protein (9.6 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Grilled Lemongrass Beef keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 3 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 6% of calories.
How much sodium is in Grilled Lemongrass Beef?
662 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Grilled Lemongrass Beef?
1.1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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