PEPPER STEAK WITH SQUASH

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Serve this colorful stir-fry with savory strips of flank steak and plenty of veggies over rice for a satisfying supper that's on the table in less than half an hour. -Gayle Lewis, Yucaipa, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 beef flank steak (1 pound), cut into thin strips
1 medium green pepper, cut into thin strips
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips
2 medium zucchini, cut into thin strips
1 small onion, cut into thin strips
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup fresh snow peas
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Mix broth and soy sauce with cornstarch until smooth. Set aside., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add beef; stir-fry until no longer pink, 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan., In same skillet, heat remaining oil. Stir-fry peppers about 2 minutes. Add zucchini, onion and garlic; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Add snow peas, mushrooms and water chestnuts. Stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes more., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until sauce is thickened, 1-2 minutes. Return beef to skillet; heat through. Serve with hot cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 381mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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