Spicy Orange Beef With Vegetables |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Yummy, healthy version of a take-out classic Ingredients:
3/4 lb beef top round steak, trimmed of all visible fat, cut into thin strips |
2 tablespoons cornstarch |
2 teaspoons orange zest |
1/2 cup low sodium beef broth |
1/4 cup orange juice |
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce |
1 tablespoon sugar |
1 1/2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce |
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes |
4 teaspoons canola oil |
1 tablespoon gingerroot, minced peeled |
1/4 lb green beans, halved crosswise |
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips |
1 carrot, cut into thin strips (matchstick size) |
Directions:
1. Combine beef, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and orange rind in medium bowl.
2. Toss well to coat and set aside.
3. Combine remaining 1 tbsp cornstarch, broth, orange juice, soy sauce, and chili-garlic sauce in small bowl; set aside.
4. Heat nonstick skillet (large) over med-high heat until a drop of water sizzles.
5. Add 2 tsp oil, then add beef.
6. Stir-fry until cooked through.
7. Transfer to a plate.
8. Add remaining 2 tsp oil, then add the ginger.
9. Stir-fry until fragrant.
10. Add the green beans, bell pepper, and carrot.
11. Stir fry until crisp-tender.
12. Add the broth mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture boils and thickens, about 1 minute.
13. Add the beef and cook until hot.
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