Ww Core Mongolian Beef

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (3 points)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 lb beef round steak, cut into thin strips
• 3/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch (2 points)
• 1/2 teaspoon Splenda sugar substitute
• 2 tablespoons diced red peppers
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 carrots, thinly sliced
• 1 bunch green onion, cut into 2 inch pieces (separate the white from the green)

Directions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and minced garlic.

2. 2

   Stir in beef strips.

3. 3

   Let stand for at least 10 minutes.

4. 4

   In a separate small bowl, mix together water, soy sauce, 2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, splenda, and red pepper; set aside.

5. 5

   Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over high heat.

6. 6

   Cook and stir beef in hot olive oil for 1 minute; remove, and set aside.

7. 7

   Heat remaining tablespoon of olive oil in the same pan.

8. 8

   Saute carrots and white part of green onions for 2 minutes.

9. 9

   Stir in green portion of the onion, and saute for 1 minute.

10. 10

    Stir in sauce mixture and beef.

11. 11

    Cook and stir until sauce boils and thickens.