Orange Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Name: Orange Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips; 4 teaspoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot; 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 2 cups fresh broccoli florets; 1 small sweet red pepper, cut into strips; 2/3 cup picante sauce; 1/2 teaspoon sugar, optional; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/3 cup orange juice; 3 green onions with tops, cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces; Sliced almonds, optional; Hot cooked rice

I found this recipe in The Jamestown Sun. We all love it! We'll sometimes substitute venison for beef. Either way, it's a family favorite!

Ingredients

1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
4 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 small sweet red pepper, cut into strips
2/3 cup picante sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar, optional
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup orange juice
3 green onions with tops, cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
Sliced almonds, optional
Hot cooked rice

Directions

Toss meat with soy sauce, ginger and orange zest; set aside for 10 minutes.
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet on high. Stir-fry mixture just until meat is no longer pink; remove. Add broccoli, pepper, picante sauce and sugar to skillet. Cover; reduce heat to simmer. Cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
Combine cornstarch and orange juice until smooth; add to skillet along with meat and onions. Cook and stir 1 minute or until sauce is thickened. Sprinkle with almonds if desired. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (calculated without rice and optional ingredients): 230 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 663mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Orange Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry in Country Extra January 1991

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afoth73

May 13, 2015

I followed this recipe exactly and I was sorely disappointed. The veggies and meat were great but the sauce was extremely bland!! My husband and son agreed and the rest of it that we didn't eat went directly into the garbage can. Boo.
mythyagain

Jan 22, 2015

Loved it!
baking16

Mar 15, 2012

This is one of the best stir-fry recipes ever. The flavor is wonderful; it is even good re-heated.
lesdesdhs

Feb 14, 2010

It made a hit with friends. I used mild saulsa instead of piccante sauce and added mushrooms. I also used light soy sauce.