STIR FRY VEGETABLES AND BEEF

Ingredients:

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/3 cup water
1 cup sliced carrots
2 cups broccoli
1 chopped bell pepper
1 chopped onion
1 package fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 Tablespoons oil
8 ounces sliced beef

Instructions: 1. Wash hands and any cooking surface. 2. Mix spices, soy sauce and water; set aside. 3. Wash vegetables. Slice carrots, broccoli and mushrooms. Chop onions and bell peppers. 4. Heat oil in large frying pan and add meat when oil is hot; stir until brown. 5. Push meat to the side and in the middle of the pan add carrots, onions and peppers. Cook until onions are translucent (and slightly longer depending on how soft you want your carrots). Add mushrooms and broccoli. Cook until they are tender, but the broccoli is still colorful. 6. Add liquid mixture and cook until bubbly. 7. Reduce heat, cover pan and cook for two more minutes. 8. Serve over whole wheat pasta or brown rice.

Adapted from:
Expanded Nutrition Program, Texas Cooperative Extension