Spicy Orange Beef With Vegetables

Submitted by Lostfairy

"Yummy, healthy version of a take-out classic"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 4 Portions

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.

Reviews

[Outta Here]

Wow! This better than take-out, and very easy to make. Lots of flavor. The only thing I changed was to add a couple of sliced green onions. Made for Spring 2014 PAC.