Sherried beef

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼cupDry sherry
3tablespoonsSoy sauce
¾poundsBeef top round steak sliced into 1/8\" strips
2largesCarrots cut into diagonal slices
1largeGreen pepper cut into strips
1mediumOnion; cut into chunks
2tablespoonsVegetable oil; divided
1tablespoonCornstarch
2cupsHot cooked rice

Directions

Combine ½ cup water, sherry, and soy sauce; pour over beef and marinate 1 hour. Stir-fry carrots, green pepper and onion in 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove from skillet; set aside. Drain beef and reserve marinade. Brown beef in remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Combine cornstarch with reserved marinade. Add vegetable and marinade mixtures to beef; cook, stirring, until sauce is thickened. Serve over hot rice.

Each serving provides:

* 365 calories

* 23.9 g. protein

* 10.9 g. fat

* 41½ g. carbohydrate

* 3.3 g. dietary fiber

* 1080 mg. sodium

* 48 mg. cholesterol

Source: "Light, Lean & Low Fat" booklet Reprinted with permission from USA Rice Council Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias