Classic Cashew Beef

By amt2mf

Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup (calculated without rice) equals 380 calories, 24 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 46 mg cholesterol, 463 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 30 g protein.

Ingredients

• 4 teaspoons cornstarch
• 4 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• Dash cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-in pieces
• 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
• 8 green onions, cut into 1-in. lengths
• 2/3 cup lightly salted cashews
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Hot cooked rice

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients until smooth; set aside.

In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry beef in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. Stir-fry onions, cashews and garlic in remaining oil for 1 minute.

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.