TERIYAKI BEEF STIR-FRY FOR 3

Teriyaki Beef Stir-Fry for 3 image

"I love creating delicious beef stir fry recipes. Try substituting chicken, shrimp or tofu for the beef, and add a healthy mix of water chestnuts, bean sprouts or nuts" - Jennifer Wickes, Pine Beach, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup water
1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 beef flank steak (3/4 pound), cut into thin strips
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 cups broccoli florets
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup coarsely chopped green pepper
1/2 cup coarsely chopped sweet red pepper
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 teaspoon cornstarch
Hot cooked brown rice, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Pour 1/2 cup into a resealable plastic bag; add beef. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain and discard marinade. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry beef in batches in oil for 2-3 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., Add broccoli, onion and peppers to the pan; stir-fry for 4 minutes. Add mushrooms; stir-fry 1-2 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Return beef to the pan. Combine cornstarch and reserved marinade until smooth; stir into beef mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened. Serve over rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 695mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges