Oklahoma Beef Council Recipe of the Month
Beef Veggie Skillet
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1-1/4 pounds boneless beef top sirloin steak,
 cut 3/4 inch thick 
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil 
2 garlic cloves, 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 

Cooking instructions: 

1. Cut beef steak lengthwise in half and then crosswise into 1/4 inch strips. Toss with sesame oil and garlic. 
2. 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. 
3. 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. 

Nutritional Information Per Serving: 362 calories; 31 g protein; 38 g carbohydrates; 2 g dietary fiber; 9 g fat; 751 mg sodium; 76 mg cholesterol; 5.6 mg niacin; 0.6 mg vitamin B6; 3.0 mcg vitamin B12; 5.5 mg iron; 7.3 mg zinc.

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