Beef Skillet Oriental
1 lb. flank steak, all visible fat removed
6 oz. snow peas
vegetable oil spray
1 T. vegetable oil
1/2 C. chopped onions
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 C. small cauliflower florets
2 C. beef broth
1 3/4 C. red bell peppers
2 T. cornstarch
2 T. light soy sauce
1/4 C. cold water
1/4 C. sherry
1 T. grated ginger
1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce
Place flank steak in the freezer for 30 minutes. Remove and slice across the grain into thin strips 2 to 3 inches long and 1/2 to 1 inch wide. Rinse snow peas, trim ends and set aside. Heat a nonstick electric skillet to 400F. Spray skillet with vegetable oil. Add half of beef and stir-fry just until browned. Remove and set aside. Repeat procedure with remaining beef. Heat oil in skillet and add onion and garlic. Sauté until onion is translucent. Add cauliflower and broth. Cook, stirring gently, about 2 minutes. Add bell pepper and snow peas. Cook, stirring gently, about 2 minutes. Add bell pepper and snow peas. Cook 1 minute longer. In a bowl, combine last six ingredients. Stir to mix well; pour into skillet. Add beef and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens. Serve with rice if desired.
Yield: 8 Servings
Calories: 169
Fat: 7g
Fiber: 1g