Szechwan Beef

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3 green onions

2 cups (500 mL) sugar snap peas, trimmed

2 sweet red peppers, cut into chunks

2 tbsp (30 mL) hoisin sauce

2 tsp (10 mL) rice vinegar

2 tsp (10 mL) minced fresh ginger root

2 tsp (10 mL) minced garlic

1 lb (500 g) Beef Top Sirloin Grilling Steak, 3/4-inch (2 cm) thick

½ tsp (2 mL) Chinese five-spice powder

Sesame Noodles (recipe follows)

½ cup (125 mL) unsalted roasted peanuts, chopped

Slice green onion tops; set aside. Cut remaining onion sections into 2-inch (5 cm) lengths; toss together with peas, peppers, hoisin, vinegar, ginger root and garlic on large rimmed foil-lined baking sheet. Set aside.

Rub beef all over with Chinese five-spice powder. Grill over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes, turning at least twice, for medium-rare doneness 145°F(63°C). Cover with foil; let rest for 10 minutes, before thinly slicing.

Meanwhile, broil vegetables for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly charred. To serve, mound Sesame Noodles on plates; top with broiled vegetables and beef slices. Sprinkle with peanuts.

Sesame Noodles: Cook 1 pkg (375 g) whole wheat linguine according to package directions. Drain and toss with the reserved sliced green onion tops, 1 tsp (5 mL) sesame oil and 1/2 tsp (2 mL) red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 440

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g17%

Saturated Fat 2g10%

Trans Fat 01g
Cholesterol 40mg14%
Sodium 320mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Dietary Fiber 9g36%
Protein 32g64%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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