Beef Vegetable Stir-Fry

A colorful presentation of beef strips, zucchini matchsticks, and carrots makes an easy, quick and attractive meal for the family.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 MAGGI® Beef Bouillon Cube
1/4 cup hot water
3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons dry white wine or water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound lean beef sirloin steak, cut into 2-inch strips
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons water
1 (16-ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
1/2 cup 1-inch slices green onions (about 3)
Hot cooked brown rice for accompaniment (optional)

Cooking Directions:

1. Dissolve bouillon in 1/4 cup water in small bowl. Stir in soy sauce, wine, cornstarch, ginger, and pepper.
2. Heat vegetable oil in large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes or until beef is no longer pink. Remove from skillet.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons water in same skillet. Add vegetables; cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Return beef to skillet; stir in bouillon mixture and green onions. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Serve over rice, if desired.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories: 490 Saturated Fat: 3 g Cholesterol: 70 mg Sodium: 540 mg Carbohydrates: 65 g Dietary Fiber: 8 g Sugars: 1 g Protein: 34 g

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