beefing up

protein packed beef provides vitamin B, iron and zinc, but it can also contain fat and cholesterol try these leaner cuts:

- bottom round roast and steak
- 95% lean ground beef
- eye round roast and steak
- top sirloin
- flank steak

15 minute healthful stirfry

3/4 pounds boneless beef round steak
1 teaspoon oil
1/2 cup sliced carrots
1/2 cup sliced onion
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
pepper
2 cups broccoli
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup water

Trim fat from steak. Slice steak into thin strips. Heat oil in a skillet. Add beef strips and stirfry over high heat, turning pieces constantly, until beef is no longer red. Reduce heat. Add carrots, celery, onion and seasonings. Cover and cook until carrots are slightly tender (4 minutes). Add broccoli; cook until vegetables are tender-crisp. Mix cornstarch and water until smooth; add slowly to beef mixture, stirring constantly. Cook until thickened and vegetables are coated with thin glaze.

Calories, 150; Fat 5 grams