GINGER BEEF STIR-FRY (LOW FAT)

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When you crave steak butnot the high fat and calories that go with it, try this stir-fry. Lean beef and crispy spring vegetables make up a full-flavor dinner you can toss together in minutes.

Provided by Crafty Lady 13

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces beef top round steak
1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
nonstick cooking spray
1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus spears, trimmed or 3 cups small broccoli florets
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
4 green onions, bias-sliced into 2-inch lengths
1 tablespoon cooking oil
2 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Partially freeze beef for easier slicing. Trim fat from beef. Thinly slice beef across the grain into bite-size strips. Set aside. If using asparagus, cut asparagus into 2-inch pieces. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl stir together the beef broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, and ginger; set aside.
  • Lightly coat an unheated wok or large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat over medium-high heat. Add asparagus or broccoli, mushrooms and green onions. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove from wok or skillet.
  • Carefully add the oil to wok or skillet. Add beef; stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until brown. Push the beef from center of work or skillet. Stir sauce. Add sauce to center of wok or skillet. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
  • Return vegetables to wok or skillet. Stir all ingredients together to coat with sauce; heat through. Serve immediately over hot cooked rice.

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