Beef and green bean stir-fry

2 cups of fresh green beans, or frozen
1/2 pound of lean beef, sliced thin
3 tbsp of low sodium soy sauce
1/4 small onion, sliced thin
1/4 cup chopped bell pepper, sliced thin
1 large garlic clove chopped very fine
1 tbsp 5 spice
2 tsp olive oil
2 tsp cornstarch dissolved in water

Slice beef as thin as possible. This is easier done from a partially frozen state. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, 1/2 the garlic, and the 5 spice, stirring well. Add the beef, and refrigerate for at least 30 mins. (More, if you like.)
In a heavy skillet, heat the oil until nearly smoking. Carefully add the meat, keeping it moving so it doesn't stick. When the meat is browned, add the marinate to the pan, cover and turn it down to medium low heat to simmer 2 minutes. Add the cornstarch and stir until thickened. Add veggies. Stir just until mixed, turn burner off, cover the pan, and let sit for 3 to 5 minutes. I serve this with brown rice, or with corn tortillas.

Serving Size: 2

Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SUZILIONESS.