Garlic Beef Stir Fry
Yield: 4 Servings | Serving Size: 2 cups

Cost/serving: $2.60
Ingredients:
2 cups brown rice
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup low-calorie vinaigrette or Italian dressing (use 1 Tablespoon for the meat)
3 cloves garlic, minced (or substitute 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder)
3/4-pound lean beef, well-trimmed, cut into thin strips (round steak works well)
5 cups cut-up fresh vegetables (such as broccoli, onions, bell peppers, carrots) partially thawed in microwave and drained
2 Tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground ginger
Directions:
- Prepare rice according to package directions, allowing about 15 minutes for instant rice or about 45 minutes for regular brown rice. Keep hot (above 135°F).
- Stir together the cornstarch, 1 Tablespoon of the dressing, and the garlic in a bowl or pie pan; mix well. Add the beef strips, tossing to coat meat with dressing mixture.
- Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat on Medium-high heat.
- Add beef mixture; cook and stir for 5 minutes or until beef is cooked through. Remove from skillet; cover meat to keep warm.
- Add vegetables, remaining dressing, soy sauce, and ginger to skillet.
- Return beef to skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute or until beef is heated through and sauce is thickened. Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts: Servings: 4, Serving Size: 2 cups
Amount per serving: Calories 380, Total Fat 9g, Saturated Fat 2.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 65mg, Sodium
580mg, Total Carbohydrate 42g, Dietary Fiber 7g, Total Sugars 4g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars),
Protein 31g