Healthy Beef Recipes - Basil Beef Stir-Fry Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless chuck

• 1/2 cup peanut oil or other bland oil

• 6 scallions, including the crisp part of the green, cut into 1-inch lengths

• 2 teaspoons dried basil or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

• 1/4 teaspoon Splenda

• Pepper

Serves 3

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Method:

1. Thinly slice the beef across the grain.

2. Put the oil in a wok or heavy skillet over high heat. When it's hot, add the beef and stir-fry for a minute or two. Add the scallions, and stir-fry for another 3 to 4 minutes, or until all the pink is gone from the beef.

3. Add the basil, soy sauce, Splenda, and pepper to taste, and toss with the beef, cooking just another minute or so.