Stir Fried Blackeyes and Beef Recipe

Stir Fried Blackeyes and Beef

12 ounces boneless beef eye of round or sirloin steak, cut into 1 1/2-inch strips 4 green onions and tops, sliced 2 large cloves garlic, minced 1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil 2 cups broccoli florets 1 (15-ounce) can Blackeyes or 1 1/2 cups cooked dry-packaged Blackeyes, rinsed, drained 2/3 cup reduced-sodium beef broth 4 teaspoons cornstarch 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes Salt and ground black pepper, to taste 3 cups hot cooked wild rice or white rice,

Stir-fry beef, onion, and garlic in oil in wok or large skillet until beef is browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add broccoli and stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes. Add Blackeyes and cook, covered, over medium heat until broccoli is crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
Mix beef broth and cornstarch; add to skillet and heat to boiling. Boil, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes; cook 1 to 2 minutes longer.
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve over rice.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutrient Information Per serving: Calories 360; Fat 7g; % Calories from Fat 17; Carbohydrate 50g; Folate 189mcg; Sodium 591mg; Protein 29g; Dietary Fiber 8g; Cholesterol 41mg

Recipe provided courtesy of The Bean Education & Awareness Network.