Szechuan Beef Stir-Fry

15 minutes prep time

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 2 beef shoulder center steaks (ranch), cut 3/4 inch thick (about 8 ounces each)
• 1 package (10 oz) fresh vegetable stir-fry blend
• 3 TBSP water
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup prepared sesame-ginger stir-fry sauce
• 1/4 TSP crushed red pepper
• 2 cups hot cooked rice or brown rice prepared without butter or salt
• 1/4 cup dry-roasted peanuts

1. Combine vegetables & water in large nonstick skillet; cover and cook over medium-high heat 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove & drain vegetables. Set aside.
2. Meanwhile, cut beef steaks into 1/4 inch thick strips.
3. Heat same skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1/2 of beef & 1/2 of garlic; stir-fry 1-2 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. Remove from skillet; keep warm. Repeat with remaining beef and garlic.
4. Return all beef & vegetables to skillet. Add stir-fry sauce and red pepper; cook & stir 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Spoon over rice. Sprinkle with peanuts.

Nutrition: 351 calories, 11 g fat, 3 g fiber, 64 mg cholesterol, 29 g carbohydrates

Reference: www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com