Sesame Beef Stir-Fry

By cserumga

2 cups stir-fry with 1/2 cup rice equals 363 calories, 12 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 47 mg cholesterol, 606 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 31 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
• 4 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 pound beef top sirloin steak, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted, divided
• 2 teaspoons peanut or canola oil, divided
• 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 1 small sweet yellow pepper, julienned
• 1 cup hot cooked brown rice

Details

Servings 2
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

•In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients until blended; set aside.

• In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry beef and 1 teaspoon sesame seeds in 1 teaspoon oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm.

• Stir-fry broccoli in remaining oil for 2 minutes. Add pepper; stir-fry 4-6 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender.

• Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add beef; heat through. Serve with rice. Sprinkle with remaining sesame seeds.