Stir-Fried Broccoli, Red Peppers and Beef
4
servings210
kcal1
cup (250 mL)This dish is a nutritious take on a Chinese classic.
Ingredients
3/4 lb 350 g top loin strip steak, cut into thin 1-inch strips
1 tbsp 30 ml sodium reduced soy sauce
1 tsp 5 ml cornstarch
1 tsp 5 ml dry sherry
- Garlic Ginger Sauce
1/4 cup 60 ml low-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp 5 ml oyster sauce
2 tsp 10 ml cornstarch
- Vegetables
2 tbsp 30 ml canola oil, divided
2 2 cloves garlic, sliced, divided
4 4 slices ginger, divided
3/4 lb 350 g broccoli crowns, cut into 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) pieces
1/3 cup 75 ml low-sodium chicken broth
1 1 medium red bell pepper, stem and seeds removed, diced
2 2 stalks green onion, thinly sliced
Directions
- In medium bowl, mix together beef, soy sauce, cornstarch and sherry. Marinate in refrigerator at least 30 minutes.
- In small bowl, stir together sauce ingredients. Set aside.
- In wok or heavy skillet, heat 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil over medium-high heat. Add half of garlic and half of ginger and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add beef and stir-fry about 1 to 2 minutes, or until half cooked. Scoop beef onto a plate. Set aside.
- In wok or skillet, heat remaining 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil over medium-high heat. Tip wok to coat bottom of pan with canola oil. Add remaining garlic and ginger. Stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add broccoli and sauté for 1 minute. Pour in broth and cover wok or skillet. Cook for 3 minutes or until tender crisp.
- Remove lid and cook until most of liquid is evaporated. Add red peppers and cook for 1 minute. Add beef. Stir sauce, making sure cornstarch is dissolved, then add to beef mixture. Cook until sauce is thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir occasionally to coat meat and broccoli with sauce. Sprinkle in green onions and cook for another minute. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per container
- Amount Per ServingCalories210
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat
10g
13%
- Saturated Fat 1.5g 5%
- Cholesterol 45mg 15%
- Sodium 400mg 18%
- Total Carbohydrate
10g
4%
- Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
- Protein 23g 46%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
