Teriyaki Beef Soup

If desired, partially freeze steak for easier slicing. Trim fat from steak. Cut steak into thin bite-size strips. In a large saucepan, cook and stir steak and shallot in hot oil over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until beef is brown. Remove beef mixture with a slotted spoon; set aside.

In the same saucepan, combine the broth, water, apple juice, carrots, uncooked brown rice or barley, teriyaki sauce, ginger, garlic and crushed red pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.

Stir in broccoli and the beef mixture. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 3 to 5 minutes or until rice and vegetables are tender.