Beef and Vegetable Medley

1 pk Long grain & wild rice mix

-- (4 to 6-1/2 ounces) 1 lb Boneless beef sirloin steak

-- cut in strips 3/4 ts Salt

3/4 ts Ground black pepper

1 tb Vegetable oil

1 c Red pepper strips

1 c Sliced fresh mushrooms

1 c Sliced zucchini squash

1 c Sliced yellow squash

1/3 c Sliced green onions

-- including tops 1 Garlic clove; minced

Prepare rice mix as directed on package. Season beef with salt and black pepper; brown in oil in large skillet over high heat. Stir in remaining ingredients except rice; stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender crisp. Stir in rice; heat thoroughly. Each serving provides: * 334 calories * 28.6 grams protein * 12.2 grams fat * 26.4 grams carbohydrate * 970 milligrams sodium * 74 milligrams cholesterol Source: Cooking with Rice Reprinted with permission from The USA Rice Council Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias