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Prep Time: 5 min.
Cook Time: 15 min.
1 lb 500 g Beef Stir-Fry Stips or Fast-Fry Steak cut into thin strips, 1 � (4 cm) long

3 tbsp 45 mL Worcestershire Sauce
1 can (28 oz/796 mL) stewed tomatoes
1 can (12 oz/341 mL) canned corn
1 cup 250 mL beef broth
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 tsp 5 mL dried basil
� cup 50 mL thinly sliced fresh basil (optional)
grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Toss beef with 2 tbsp (30 mL) Worcestershire sauce, set aside. In large saucepan combine tomatoes, corn including liquid, broth, garlic, dried basil remaining 1 tbsp (15 mL) Worcestershire sauce and pepper to taste. Bring to boil; cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer 5-10 minutes. Turn heat off and stir in beef; cover and let stand 5 minutes to cook beef. Stir in fresh basil and garnish with cheese, if desired. Serve immediately with crusty bread.

Makes 4-5 servings.

VARIATION: Substitute 1 tsp (5 mL) dried oregano for dried basil and fresh cilantro or parsley for fresh basil.

Nutritional Information PER SERVING:

253 Calories
25 g Protein
5.5 g Fat
30 g Carbohydrates