Ginger, Beef, and Green Bean Stir Fry

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 358.5
  • Total Fat: 11.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 100.9 mg
  • Sodium: 1,596.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 24.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.4 g
  • Protein: 38.6 g

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Introduction

This recipe is from Cooking Light. I changed a few ingredient amounts and used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth, which I had on hand. Also, their nutritional info included white rice, but I served mine with brown rice. This recipe is from Cooking Light. I changed a few ingredient amounts and used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth, which I had on hand. Also, their nutritional info included white rice, but I served mine with brown rice.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    * 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
    * 4 teaspoons cornstarch
    * 1 1/2 tablespoon hoisin sauce
    * 2 to 3 teaspoons chili garlic sauce (such as Lee Kum Kee)
    * 1 (14-ounce) can vegetable broth
    * 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil, divided
    * 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
    * 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
    * 3 garlic cloves, minced
    * 1 pound boneless sirloin steak, cut into 1/4-inch strips
    * 5 cups (2-inch) cut green beans (about 1 1/4 pounds)
    * 1 cup red bell pepper strips
    * 3/4 cup (2-inch) slices green onion tops


Directions

Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Set aside.

Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/4 cup chopped green onions, ginger, and garlic to pan; sauté 30 seconds. Add beef to pan, and sauté for 4 minutes or until browned. Remove from pan.

Wipe pan dry with a paper towel. Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil to pan; heat over medium-high heat. Add beans and pepper to pan. Cover and cook 3 minutes. Uncover and cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add 3/4 cup green onion tops; sauté 1 minute. Return beef mixture to pan. Stir in broth mixture; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Serve with rice.


Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ERINFLANDERS.