In less than 15 minutes you can make this single-skillet meal.

3/4 lb. boneless beef round steak
1 t. oil
1/2 C. sliced carrots
1/2 C. sliced onion
1 T. soy sauce
1/8 t. garlic powder
dash pepper
2 C. broccoli florets
1 T. cornstarch
1/4 C. water

1. Trim fat from steak. Slice steak across grain into thin strips about 1/8 inch wide and 3 inches long. (Partially frozen meat is easier to slice).
2. Heat oil in frypan. Add beef strips and stirfry over high heat, turning pieces constantly, until beef is no longer red (about 3 to 4 minutes).
3. Reduce heat. Add carrots, celery, onion and seasonings.
4. Cover and cook until carrots are slightly tender (3 to 5 minutes).
5. Add squash; cook until vegetables are tender-crisp (3 to 4 minutes).
6. Mix cornstarch and water until smooth; add slowly to beef mixture, stirring constantly.
7. Cook until thickened and vegetables are coated with thin glaze.

YIELD: 4 servings

NUTRITION ANALYSIS PER SERVING: Calories, 150; Cholesterol , 45 milligrams; Sodium, 315 milligrams; Fat 5 grams (30 percent of calories from fat)