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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Wednesday, January 30, 2008

TASTE
Try simple stir-fry after hectic day

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Associated Press

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Cilantro adds a touch of color and freshness to a bowl of beef and onion stir-fry. Quick prep and cook time make the dish ideal for a weeknight dinner. To up the nutrition level, serve it over brown rice or whole-wheat pasta or add green bell peppers or broccoli to the pan.

LARRY CROWE | Associated Press

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This savory, simple stir-fry comes together easily for a quick, weeknight meal. To round it out, pair it with brown rice, or toss it with cooked whole-wheat pasta. You also could add chopped green bell peppers or broccoli florets during the final stages of cooking.

BEEF AND ONION STIR-FRY

  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • 1/2 cup fish sauce

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1 1/2 pounds beef tenderloin, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes

  • 2 yellow onions, quartered and with layers separated

  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

    In a large bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of the olive oil with the garlic, fish sauce, sugar, pepper and salt. Stir until the sugar and salt are dissolved.

    Add the beef and toss to coat. Marinate for 20 minutes (or refrigerated, up to 3 hours).

    In a large, heavy skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over high heat until smoking. Add the onions and saute until slightly softened, about 4 minutes.

    Meanwhile, strain the beef, discarding the marinade. Add the meat to the skillet and cook, tossing, for 6 to 7 minutes for medium-rare. Top with the cilantro.

    Makes 4 servings.

  • Per serving: ;670 calories, 51 g fat, 15 g saturated fat, 110 mg cholesterol, greater than 2000 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 8 g sugar, 36 g protein

    (Recipe from the February issue of Every Day with Rachael Ray magazine.)