SNOW PEAS & BEEF STIR-FRY

Snow Peas & Beef Stir-Fry image

Skip greasy takeout food and go for this healthy and fast dinner that's so much more enjoyable. To make it even easier, warm up ready-to-serve brown rice in the microwave and supper is ready to go (with one less pan to wash). -Donna Lindecamp, Morganton, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup sherry or water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 pounds beef top sirloin steak, thinly sliced
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
1/2 pound fresh snow peas
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, sherry, cornstarch and sugar. Transfer 1/4 cup mixture to a large bowl; stir in 1 tablespoon oil and garlic. Add beef; toss to coat. Let stand 15 minutes., Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the beef mixture; stir-fry 1-2 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from pan; repeat with remaining beef., In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add mushrooms and onion; cook and stir until mushrooms are tender. Add snow peas; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until crisp-tender., Stir remaining soy sauce mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Return beef to pan; heat through. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 863mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges