Recipes for the South Beach Diet or Other Good Carb Diets

3/4 pound boneless tender beef steak
3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
4 tablespoons low-sugar teriyaki sauce, divided
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup water
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 onion, chunked and separated
1 green pepper, chunked

Directions
Cut beef across grain into strips, then into 1-1/2 inch squares. Combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce, sherry and garlic in medium bowl; stir in beef. Let stand 30 minutes. Meanwhile, combine water, remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce, vinegar, and red pepper; set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in hot wok or large skillet over high heat. Add beef and stir-fry 1 minute; remove. Heat remaining 1 tablespoons in same pan. Add onion and green pepper; stir-fry 4 minutes. Add beef and teriyaki sauce mixture; cook and stir until sauce boils and thickens.

Serves 4

Filed under: Beef, Main Dishes, Phase 2