Yummy for dinner…

Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry

• 2 T teriyaki sauce (or soy sauce)
• 1/4 t crushed red pepper  (the orig. recipe called for 1/2 t but my girls think it's too hot.)
• 1 lb (ish) cubed steak
• 1 T olive oil
• 1/4 c water
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 small onion, minced
• 3 c broccoli (or any veggie combination...we usually use broc/cauliflower or whatever veggies are in the crisper)
• 6 oz cooked pasta (we usually use angel hair or spaghetti - whatever we have)

MEAT MARINADE PREP:  Lay out steak between 2 pieces of saran wrap so there's space between the steaks.  (you can sprinkle the meat tenderizer seasoning stuff on it if you have it...my mom does, but i never think to buy any, so we've never used it.)  Using a meat "beater" (I think the official term is meat tenderizer), pound the steaks until very thin. *You do this to help break down the meat since it's a lower quality than other steaks and, therefore, NOT as tender...thus the name - meat tenderizer.*  After pounding thin, cut steak into strips or bite sized pieces and toss in a bowl with 2 T teriyaki sauce, water & red pepper.  (Don't be scared to add more teriyaki sauce than called for...the more teriyaki/soy sauce...the better.)  Cover, shake well & refrigerate 20 min or till whenever (again, the longer, the better.)  Take it out and shake it occasionally to mix all the yummy goodness together. 

When ready to prepare, cook the pasta and rinse with warm water, set aside.  Cook broccoli (or veggie blend) separately if you don't like it crunchy.  Heat oil in skillet, add garlic, onions, & raw veggies (if you didn't cook them separately) and steak WITH the marinade too.  Saute bout 8-10 min or until meat is done and veggies are tender.  Stir in noodles & more teriyaki/soy sauce if you want.

We LOVE LOVE LOVE to fix this for company because you can use the same amount of meat, just add more veggies & pasta, and it goes A LONGGGGG WAY!!!  (So don't be surprised if you have it for dinner over here sometime.  ;o)

**Adapted from Sept/Oct 2004 Weight Watchers Magazine**