Year of the dragon beef

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsBeef top round steak, cut
1\" thick
1tablespoonVegetable oil
1cloveGarlic,minced
1cupSingle strength beef broth
2tablespoonsCornstarch
4teaspoonsSoy sauce
1teaspoonFinely minced fresh ginger
Root
1largeRed bell pepper, cut into thin strips 1 pk (6 oz) frozen pea pods, thawed and patted dry
Green and White salad savoy
3 c hot cooked rice

Directions

Slice steak across the grain into ⅛" strips.Coat 1½ qt.

rectangular dish with oil;evenly layer beef strips and garlic over bottom.Cover with waxed paper.Stirring twice,microwave on 50% (medium) 6 to 8 minutes or until meat is brown.Pour off drippings,if necessary. Combine broth,cornstarch and soy sauce;add with ginger to beef. Stirring midway through cooking,microwave on high 4 minutes.Stir in red pepper.Stirring every 2 minutes,microwave on high 4 to 6 minutes or until sauce thickens and boils.Stir in pea pods.

Stirring midway through cooking,microwave on high 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through. Line outer edge of platter with salad savoy.Place rice in center of platter;spoon beef mixture over rice.Makes 4 servings.