Chinese Beef Chop Suey recipe

Photo: Jodi Pudge

By Alison Kent

Serves: 6
Hands-on time: 20 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
• 2 tsp organic evaporated cane juice
• 12 oz top sirloin steak, trimmed of visible fat and thinly sliced against the grain
• 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sherry, optional
• 2 tbsp tapioca flour
• Olive oil cooking spray
• 4 cups trimmed oyster mushrooms, broken into rough pieces
• 1 red or yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 4 cups sliced bok choy or Swiss chard
• 6 cups fresh mung bean sprouts
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 tsp Sriracha sauce
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• 1/4 cup lightly toasted chopped cashews or pumpkin seeds

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a medium bowl, combine garlic, ginger and cane juice; add beef and stir to coat.
2. In a separate small bowl, combine broth, soy sauce, sherry (if desired) and flour. Set aside.
3. Mist a large deep skillet or wok with cooking spray; heat on medium-high. Add beef and cook, stirring frequently, until browned, 1 minute. Add mushrooms and bell pepper, stirring frequently, until slightly softened, 2 minutes.
4. Add bok choy and reserved broth mixture; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add bean sprouts, scallions, Sriracha and sesame oil. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, and bean sprouts are tender-crisp, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with cashews.

Nutrients per serving (1 1/2 cups): Calories: 199, Total Fat: 17 g, Sat. Fat: 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g, Carbs: 19 g, Fiber: 3 g, Sugars: 9 g, Protein: 17 g, Sodium: 320 mg, Cholesterol: 27 mg

Nutritional Bonus: This dish is a very good source of vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin K.