Stir-Fried Beef and Asparagus (Ww 7 Points)

Ingredients

• 1 cup quick-cooking brown rice
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 lb top round steak, trimmed, cut into thin strips
• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, peeled, minced
• 1 lb asparagus spear, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced

• 1 (5 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained, sliced
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce

Directions

1. 1

   cook the rice according to the package directions, omitting the salt if desired.

2. 2

   meanwhile, heat a large deep nonstick skillet or wok over high heat until a drop of water sizzles in the pan. Add the oil and swirl to coat the skillet. Add the beef and stir-fry until brownded and cooked through, about 4 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the beef to a plate.

3. 3

   add the garlic and ginger to the skillet and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the asparagus and bell pepper and stir-fry until crisp tender, about 2 minutes longer. Return the beef to the skillet and add the remaining ingredients. Stir-fry until the liquid is reduced, about 3 minutes longer. Serve with rice.