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Beef with Pea Pods
1 pound beef boneless sirloin steak
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 package (6 ounces) frozen snow (Chinese) pea pods, thawed and drained
Hot cooked rice, if desired
1. Trim fat from beef. Cut beef with grain into 2-inch strips; cut strips across grain into 1/4-inch slices.
2. Heat 10-inch skillet or wok over high heat 1 to 2 minutes. Add oil; rotate skillet to coat with oil. Add beef and garlic; stir-fry about 3 minutes or until beef is brown. Sprinkle salt and pepper over beef; stir in broth. Heat to boiling.
3. Mix cornstarch, water and soy sauce; stir into beef mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Continue boiling 1 minute, stirring constantly (sauce will be thin).
4. Stir in gingerroot and pea pods. Cook uncovered about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pea pods are crisp-tender. Serve over rice.
Shrimp Scampi
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
3/4 lb uncooked deveined peeled medium shrimp, thawed if frozen, tail shells removed
1 medium green onion, thinly sliced (1 tablespoon)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley or 3/4 teaspoon parsley flakes
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
Grated Parmesan cheese, if desired
1. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add shrimp and remaining ingredients except cheese. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until shrimp are pink. (Do not overcook shrimp or they will become tough.) Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese.
Pesto Chicken Sandwich
1 package (10 ounces) ready-to-serve Italian pizza crusts (7 inches in diameter)
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 medium celery stalk, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 cup cut-up cooked chicken
1/3 cup basil pesto
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded lettuce
1. Heat pizza crusts as directed on package if desired.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook celery in oil 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender; reduce heat. Stir in chicken and pesto. Cook, stirring occasionally, until hot.
3. Spoon chicken mixture onto pizza crusts. Mix cheese and lettuce; sprinkle over chicken mixture. Cut each pizza crust in half.
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