From Quick Cooking Magazine


 

INGREDIENTS



* 5 medium red potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
* 1/2 cup water
* 1 pound boneless beef sirloin steak, thinly sliced
* 1 garlic clove, minced
* 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
* 1 medium green pepper, julienned
* 1 small onion, chopped
* Pepper to taste
* 4 teaspoons cornstarch
* 1 cup beef broth


SERVINGS 6
CATEGORY Lower Fat
METHOD Microwave
PREP 10 min.
COOK 20 min.
TOTAL 30 min.


DIRECTIONS




Place the potatoes and water in a microwave-safe bowl; cover and microwave on high for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute beef and garlic in oil until meat is no longer pink. Remove and keep warm; drain drippings. In the same skillet, saute green pepper and onion until crisp-tender. Return beef to the pan. Add potatoes and pepper; heat through.
    In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and broth until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Drizzle over meat mixture; toss to coat. Yield: 6 servings.

 



NUTRITIONAL INFO




Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 cup) equals 277 calories, 10 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 55 mg cholesterol, 179 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 23 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 meat, 2 vegetable, 1 starch.