Beef and Broccoli (Meatless)

Portion Size: Approx. 1 1/3 cups (1/2 cup rice(starch), ½ cup broccoli (vegetable),1/3 cup beef ( 3 oz. Protein)

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
2  1/2 Pounds beef strips (meatless) Use imitation beef strips
1 Cup low sodium beef broth (vegan)Use vegan beef flavored broth
¼ cup lite soy sauce
3 Tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
Nonstick cooking spray
4 cups broccoli flowerets.Washed, trimmed and cut up 
2 medium carrots Washed, peeled and sliced thin
2 T. cooking oil
4 Cups hot cooked brown riceSee recipe for brown rice

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Heat oil in a large skillet or wok. 
2Add  imitation beef and garlic.  Remove from skillet. Temperature check 145 degrees for 15 seconds. Minimum Temperature 145°F for 15 seconds
3In a small bowl combine imitation beef broth, soy
sauce, cornstarch, sugar and ginger; set aside.  
4Lightly coat a wok or large skillet with cooking spray.  Heat to medium- high heat.  Add carrots and broccoli.  Stir fry for 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.  Remove from wok or skillet.
5Add beef to wok or skillet and push to sides.  .  
6In the center add the sauce and heat until bubbly. 
7Add vegetable to imitation beef in wok or skillet.  
8Stir all ingredients together to coat with sauce.  Heat thoroughly.  Serve hot  over rice

Time Temperature Sensitive foodFood safety Standards: hold food for service at an internal temperature above 140° F. Do not mix old product with new.  Cool

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates