SESAME BEEF STIR-FRY

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Soy sauce and gingerroot add great flavor to this quick beef stir-fry. It couldn't be simpler to make, but it's definitely elegant enough to serve someone special. -Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 606mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges