Honey Beef

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Ingredients

This recipe was provided as a "diabetic delight." The nutrition information at the end of

12 ounces lean beef round steak, thinly sliced

1 lrg red pepper, cut into thin strips

1 cup shredded fresh spinach

3 green onions, cut into 1/2 inch diagonal pieces

1 (about 4-oz) medium parsnip, cut into thin strips

1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided

1 clove garlic, minced

2 teaspoons grated fresh or

1 teaspoon ground ginger

cup reduced-salt soy sauce

2 teaspoons honey

2 teaspoons cornstarch

Preparation

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook sliced beef, red pepper, spinach, green onions and parsnip in 2 teaspoons hot oil, stirring constantly for 2 to 3 minutes until the meat is brown. Remove from the skillet and keep warm. In the same skillet, in the remaining 1 teaspoon oil, cook garlic and ginger for 1 minutes. In a small bowl, stir well the soy sauce, honey, cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water. Return meat and vegetable mixture to the skillet. Add the soy sauce mixture. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until heated through and

Serves 4.

Serving Size: 1/4 recipe (about 1 cup)

2 vegetable