HealthNotes

Beef & Vegetable Skillet

• From: National Cattleman's Beef Association

Ingredients

• 1-1/4 pounds boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 3/4 inch thick

• 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips

• 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided

• 2 tablespoons water

• 3 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach

• 1/2 cup sliced green onions

• 3 tablespoons ketchup

• 2 cups hot cooked rice, prepared without butter or salt

Directions

• Cut beef steak lengthwise in half and then crosswise into 1/4 inch strips. Toss with sesame oil and garlic.
• Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef (1/2 at a time); stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface is no longer pink. Remove from skillet.
• In same skillet, add bell pepper, 2 tablespoons soy sauce and water; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until pepper is crisp-tender. Add spinach and green onions; cook until spinach is just wilted. Stir in ketchup, remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce and beef; heat through. Serve over rice.