Ginger Beef Stir-fry (low Fat)

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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

Recipe

• 1 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.
• 2 in a small bowl stir together the beef broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, and ginger; set aside.
• 3 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.
• 4 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.
• 5 return vegetables to wok or skillet. stir all ingredients together to coat with sauce; heat through. serve immediately over hot cooked rice.