Sesame-Soy Beef Stir-Fry

A Healthy* recipe

Yield: 4 servings

Preparation Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

1 lb. beef round tip steaks, 1/8" to1/4" thick

1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen broccoli and red pepper mixture

2 teaspoons cornstarch, dissolved in 1/3 cup water

4 cups cooked rice

1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts

MARINADE:

3 tablespoons soy sauce

2 teaspoons dark sesame oil

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Nutrition Facts

Yield: 4 servings

Approximate Nutrient Content per serving:

Calories: 480

Calories From Fat: 126

Total Fat: 14g

Cholesterol: 70mg

Sodium: 850mg

Total Carbohydrates: 54g

Protein: 34g

Please Note: Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements, products and brands used to prepare the recipe.

Directions:

1. In medium bowl, combine marinade ingredients. Remove 2 tablespoons; set aside. Stack beef steaks; cut lengthwise in half and then crosswise into 1" wide strips. Add beef to remaining marinade in bowl; toss to coat.

2. Heat large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef (1/2 at a time) and stir-fry 1 minute or until outside surface or beef is no longer pink. ( Do not overcook ). Remove from skillet.

3. In same skillet, combine vegetables and 1/4 cup water; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until water is almost evaporated and vegetables are hot, stirring occasionally. Combine cornstarch mixture and reserved marinade; add to vegetables. Cook and stir 1 minute or until thickened and bubbly. Return beef; heat through. Serve over rice and sprinkle with walnuts.

Serve with Mandarin Oranges, fortune cookies and Tea for true oriental cuisine *A Healthy Recipe: This recipe has 30% or fewer calories from fat and meets at least two of the following criteria: reduced amounts of saturated fat or cholesterol or sodium or at least 10% of the Daily Value for one or more of these nutrients (protein, Vit. A, Vit. C, calcium, iron or dietary fiber.)

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