Contributed By: ramzai
Chatelaine
The mild taste of bok choy lends a light touch to this aromatic beef stir-fry. Try it with a side of spicy dipping sauce, such as chili-garlic sauce, for a fiery edge.
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Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Beef
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Asian
Meal Type: Entree
Ingredients
1 lb (500 g) beef stir-fry strips or beef sirloin
6 To 8 baby bok choy or 1 large bok choy
6 Green onions
6 Garlic cloves or 1 tbsp (15 mL) bottled chopped garlic
1/2 cup (125 mL) teriyaki or soy sauce
1 tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
1/4 cup (50 mL) dry white or red wine
1 tbsp (15 mL) liquid honey or brown sugar
1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) dried basil
1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
Preparation
1.If using beef sirloin, slice into thin strips and set aside. Wash bok choy, separating leaves slightly to remove grit. If using regular bok choy, cut out and discard thick core. Slice leaves and stalks crosswise into 1-inch (2.5-cm) strips. They should measure about 8 cups (2 L) loosely packed. If using baby bok choy, keep leaves whole if they are very small. Or slice leaves crosswise into 1-inch (2.5-cm) strips and slice stalks into halves or quarters.
2.Thinly slice green onions diagonally. If using fresh garlic, finely mince. In a small bowl, stir teriyaki with cornstarch until dissolved. Then stir in garlic, wine, honey and basil. Set aside.
3.To cook, heat oil in a large, non-stick frying pan or wok set over medium-high heat. Add beef and stir-fry until lightly browned, from 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in bok choy and continue to cook just until wilted, from 1 to 2 minutes. Stir teriyaki mixture, then pour into pan. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring often, until sauce has thickened, from 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in green onions. Serve immediately. Great over wide rice noodles or steamed rice with hot chili-garlic sauce for dipping.
Cook's Notes
• Excellent source of folacin, iron, zinc and vitamins A and C
Nutrition Information
Calories: 282
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Total Fat: 9.6 g
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Carbohydrates: 17.4 g
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Protein: 30.1 g
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Calcium: 158 mg
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Sodium: 1503 mg
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Iron: 4.7 mg
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Fiber: 2.7 g