Ginger, Beef, and Green Bean Stir-Fry

Fresh green beans and bell peppers combine with chili garlic and hoisin sauces for a quick and tasty entrée.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 3/4 cups beef mixture and 1/2 cup rice)

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons  low-sodium soy sauce
• 4  teaspoons  cornstarch
• 1  tablespoon  hoisin sauce
• 2  to 3 teaspoons chili garlic sauce (such as Lee Kum Kee)
• 1  (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken 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
• 2  cups  hot cooked white rice

Preparation

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.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

440 (35% from fat)

Fat:

17.2g (sat 6.3g,mono 7.2g,poly 1.7g)

Protein:

29g

Carbohydrate:

41.8g

Fiber:

7.7g

Cholesterol:

53mg

Iron:

3.9mg

Sodium:

745mg

Calcium:

142mg