MUSHROOM PEPPER STEAK

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Bell peppers, mushrooms and ginger provide the bulk of the flavor in this stir-fry that's not too saucy. Hot rice makes it even better. -Billie Moss, Walnut Creek, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

6 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1 cup julienned sweet red pepper
1 cup julienned green pepper
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
6 green onions, sliced
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

In a shallow bowl, combine 3 tablespoons soy sauce and pepper; add beef. Turn to coat; cover and refrigerate 30-60 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth and remaining soy sauce until smooth; set aside., Drain beef, discarding marinade. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry the garlic and ginger in 2 teaspoons oil for 1 minute. Add the beef; stir-fry 4-6 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove beef and keep warm. , Stir-fry the peppers in remaining oil for 1 minute. Add mushrooms; stir-fry 2 minutes longer or until peppers are crisp-tender. Stir broth mixture and add to vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Return beef to pan; add tomatoes and onions. Cook for 2 minutes or until heated through. Serve over rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 841mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic exchanges