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Recipe Summary

Difficulty: Easy
Preparation: 20 min
Cooking: 16 min
Makes: 6 servings

Nutritional Information

Per Serving ( 440 Calories, 32 g protein, 11 g fat (2 g saturated fat, 0.1 g trans fat, 40 mg cholesterol), 60 g carbohydrate (9 g fibre), 320 mg sodium. Excellent source of iron (38% DV), fibre (37% DV) and zinc (71% DV), 13% DV sodium. )

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Szechwan Beef

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3green onions
2 cup(s) (500 mL)sugar snap peas, trimmed
2sweet red peppers, cut into chunks
2 tbsp (30 mL)hoisin sauce
2 tsp (10 mL)EACH rice vinegar, minced fresh gingerroot and 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(s) (125 mL)unsalted roasted peanuts, chopped
  1. Slice  green onion tops; set aside. Cut remaining onion sections into 2-inch (5 cm) lengths; toss together with peas, peppers, hoisin, vinegar, gingerroot and garlic on large rimmed foil-lined baking sheet. Set aside.
  2. Rub  beef all over with Chinese five-spice powder. Grill over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side. Cover with foil; let rest for 10 minutes, before thinly slicing.
  3. 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.
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