Stir-Fried Broccoli, Red Peppers and Beef

Stir-Fried Broccoli, Red Peppers and Beef

Recipe by Stella Fong, food writer, Billings, Mont.
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Yield

4

servings
Calories

210

kcal
Serving Size

1

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 16%
    • Saturated Fat 1.5g 5%
  • Cholesterol 45mg 15%
  • Sodium 400mg 17%
  • Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
    • Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
  • 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.

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