Beef Tofu Green Soybean Stir-fry

Description
Yield: Approximately 10 cups stir fry (6 servings).

Ingredients

 * 1 tbsp soybean oil
 * 1 large red bell pepper, cut into thin strips (about 1½ cups)
 * 1 large bunch broccoli, cut into flowerettes (about 4 cups)
 * 1 (10 oz) box frozen green soybeans
 * 1¼ pound sirloin steak, fat trimmed, and cut into strips
 * 1 tbs soybean oil
 * ½ tsp minced ginger
 * 1 tbsp cornstarch
 * 1 to 2 tbsp soy sauce
 * 2 tbs water
 * 1 tsp soybean oil
 * 7 or 8 oz firm, water-packed tofu, drained, cut into chunks or strips

Directions

 * 1) Heat first tablespoon of soybean oil in large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
 * 2) Add red peppers strips and broccoli flowerettes.
 * 3) Cook, stirring constantly, until crisp tender.
 * 4) Stir in green soybeans and cook one minute, or until green soybeans are no longer frozen.
 * 5) Remove vegetables with a slotted spoon and place in a bowl and cover.
 * 6) Set aside.
 * 7) Heat second tablespoon of soybean oil in same skillet or wok.
 * 8) While oil is heating, make a paste of the ginger, cornstarch, soy sauce, water and one teaspoon soybean oil in a measuring cup or small bowl.
 * 9) Set aside.
 * 10) Add strips of beef sirloin to hot oil.
 * 11) Stir and cook until almost done.
 * 12) Add soy sauce paste mixture and stir well.
 * 13) Add vegetables back to wok or skillet and toss well.
 * 14) Add strips of tofu and toss lightly, until tofu is heated throughout.
 * 15) Serve over hot steamed rice or Asian noodles.

Nutritional information
Per 1⅔ cups serving:
 * 336 calories | 14 g fat (3 g saturated fat) | 39 g protein (9 g soy protein) | 12 g carbohydrate | 255 mg sodium | 62 mg cholesterol | 7 g dietary fiber.