Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
  • 1 bunch scallions (white and green parts), sliced thin on the diagonal
  • 3 1/2 cups low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 6 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps sliced thin
  • 1/2 head bok choy, sliced thin
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup low-sugar ketchup, such as Heinz
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 ounces lean beef tenderloin, very thinly sliced

Method

  • Heat a Dutch oven over high heat, and when the pot is hot, add the sesame oil.
  • Add the ginger and scallions and cook until they are fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add the chicken broth and soy sauce, and bring the liquid to a boil.
  • Add the shiitake mushrooms and bok choy, cover, and bring to a boil.
  • Then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the rice vinegar and ketchup, and season with salt and pepper if desired.
  • Remove the pot from the heat.
  • Stir the sliced beef into the stew, allowing it to cook in the the residual heat of the liquid.
  • Serve immediately.
  • For deep, rich flavor, use low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth where water is called for in savory recipes.
  • Its great for cooking everything from beans to grains.
  • Fat: 13g (before), 7.6g (after)
  • Calories: 331 (before), 194 (after)
  • Protein: 21g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 38mg
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sodium: 1,303mg