Five-Spice Beef and Vegetables

  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 0 min
  • Ingredients 15
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups uncooked regular long-grain white rice
  • 2 2/3 cups water
  • 3/4 lb boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into thin bite-sized strips
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 cup diagonally sliced celery
  • 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
  • 1 small onion, cut into thin wedges
  • 1/2 cup Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup julienne-cut (2x1/4x1/4-inch) peeled cucumber
  • 1 medium tomato, cut into 12 wedges

Steps

  • 1
    Cook rice in water as directed on package.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine beef strips, sugar, five-spice powder, soy sauce and garlic; mix well. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes to marinate.
  • 3
    Heat oil in large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef with marinade; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until beef is browned and of desired doneness. Remove beef from skillet; cover to keep warm.
  • 4
    Reduce heat to medium. Add celery, carrot and onion to same skillet; cook and stir 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • 5
    In small bowl, combine broth and cornstarch; blend well. Add broth mixture and cucumber to skillet; cook and stir until sauce is bubbly and thickened. Stir in tomato and beef; cook until thoroughly heated. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/4 of Recipe
Calories
400
Calories from Fat
70
Total Fat
8g
12%
Saturated Fat
2g
10%
Cholesterol
45mg
15%
Sodium
690mg
29%
Total Carbohydrate
59g
20%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Sugars
5g
Protein
22g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
110%
110%
Vitamin C
15%
15%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
30%
30%
Exchanges:
3 1/2 Starch; 1 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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