Beef Stir Fry

By KSmitherman

Ingredients

• 1/2 c rice
• 3/4 lb flank steak, sliced 1/4" thick
• 3 tsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 med carrots, thinly sliced
• 1 med onion, chopped
• 1 med red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 8 oz snow peas
• 3 Tbsp sliced almonds
• 2 Tbsp hoisin sauce

Details

Adapted from prevention.com

Preparation

Step 1

COOK rice per package directions.

2. PREPARE steak while rice cooks. Toss steak with 2 teaspoons of the soy sauce. Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in nonstick frying pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add ginger and garlic. Cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add steak and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

3. RETURN pan to heat, and add remaining 1-teaspoon oil, carrots, onion, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until it starts to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in snow peas and almonds. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes.

4. ADD reserved beef and juices, hoisin sauce, and remaining 1 teaspoon soy sauce. Cook, stirring, 1 minute. Serve over rice.

NUTRITION (per serving) 357 cal, 24 g pro, 37 g carb, 5 g fiber, 12.5 g fat, 3.5 g sat fat, 335 mg sodium

Heart-Healthy Tip: Antioxidant-rich carrots, onions, bell peppers, and garlic keep your arteries healthy