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Posted on October 23, 2012

Beef & Mushroom Chop Suey

The Chinese mash-up, a long-standing favorite composed of meat, veggies and tons of flavor enhancers, goes clean - and takes just 20 minutes to make!
By Alison Kent | Photo: Jodi Pudge
Serves: 6
Hands-on time: 20 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
CATEGORY:
Under 45 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:

A very good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K.

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