Ginger Beef Stir-Fry

Ginger Beef Stir-Fry Ingredients:
8 ounces beef top round steak
•1/2 cup beef broth
•3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
•2-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
•1 teaspoon sugar
•1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

Nonstick cooking spray
•12 ounces asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1-inch-long pieces (2 cups)
•1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
•1 cup small broccoli flowerets
•4 green onions, bias-sliced into 1-inch lengths (1/2 cup)
•1 tablespoon cooking oil
•2 cups hot cooked rice
Directions

1. Trim fat from beef. Partially freeze beef; thinly slice across the grain into bite-size strips. Set aside. For the sauce, in a small bowl stir together the beef broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, and ginger; set aside.
2. Lightly coat a cold wok or large skillet with cooking spray. Preheat over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, mushrooms, broccoli, and green onions. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove from wok or skillet.
3. Carefully add the oil to wok or skillet. Add beef; stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until desired doneness. Push the beef from center of wok or skillet. Stir sauce; add to the wok or skillet. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
4. Return vegetables to wok or skillet. Stir all ingredients together to coat with sauce; heat through. Serve immediately with hot cooked rice. Makes 4 servings.

recipe Saman Ahmed