Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
serves 4

Stir fried recipes are great because they are fast to make and you can easily substitute the vegetables in this recipe for the ones you already have. 

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1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 pound thinly sliced sirloin steak
1 tablespoon canola oil
4 cups broccoli florets
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup sliced green onions

1 can sliced water chestnuts
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 drops sesame oil
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon cornstarch

1. In a medium sized bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, ground red pepper, and thinly sliced sirloin (These are the first four ingredients.). Mix them well and let the steak marinate for at least 20 minutes.
2. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium high heat. When pan is hot add 1 tablespoon of canola oil.
3. Add the sirloin (not the marinade) to the hot oil, stirring constantly until beef is cooked to your desired doneness. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
4. Add the broccoli to the skillet (or wok) stirring constantly for about 1 minute.
5. Add the mushrooms and green onions to the broccoli, stir well and cook about 3 minutes.
6. Stir the water chestnuts into the broccoli mixture. Stirring constantly, cook 1 more minute. Broccoli should be crisp but tender. Remove vegetables to a bowl. Set aside.
7. In a small bowl combine the chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, ground ginger and cornstarch, mix well.
8. Return vegetable mixture to the skillet (or wok). 
9. Add the sauce to the vegetable mixture, stir well, and add the cooked sirloin. 
10. Stirring until sauce is thick and beef is heated through.

Calories 400, Fat 13.6g, Cholesterol 101mg, Sodium 419mg
Carbohydrates 29.8g, Fiber 3.0g, Sugars 6.9g, Protein 39.8g