Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (3 points)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 lb beef round steak, cut into thin strips
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch (2 points)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Splenda sugar substitute
  • 2 tablespoons diced red peppers
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 carrots, thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch green onion, cut into 2 inch pieces (separate the white from the green)

Method

  • In a medium bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and minced garlic.
  • Stir in beef strips.
  • Let stand for at least 10 minutes.
  • In a separate small bowl, mix together water, soy sauce, 2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, splenda, and red pepper; set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over high heat.
  • Cook and stir beef in hot olive oil for 1 minute; remove, and set aside.
  • Heat remaining tablespoon of olive oil in the same pan.
  • Saute carrots and white part of green onions for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in green portion of the onion, and saute for 1 minute.
  • Stir in sauce mixture and beef.
  • Cook and stir until sauce boils and thickens.