BEEF STIR-FRY WITH PEANUT SAUCE

Beef Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce image

Our taste test panel couldn't wait to try this stir-fry from Janet Lowe of Kennewick, Washington. The flavor is very similar to restaurant-style dishes. A pleasant peanut sauce coats the meat and vegetables, giving the entree Thai flair.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons chunky peanut butter
4 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided
1-1/2 pounds beef top sirloin steak, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 each medium green, sweet red and yellow pepper, julienned
1 can (8 ounces) bamboo shoots, drained
1/2 cup julienned carrot
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir in peanut butter and 3 tablespoons soy sauce; set aside., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry the beef, pepper and remaining soy sauce in oil until meat is no longer pink; remove and keep warm. Add the peppers, bamboo shoots, carrot and pepper flakes; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Return beef mixture to the pan. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 708mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.