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Joy Bauer


Servings/Yield

2 servings


Difficulty

Orange Pepper Beef Stir Fry

What could be fresher and brighter than orange juice, lime juice and a rainbow of peppers? Add broccoli, beef and some Asian flavor, and you’ve got a quick and easy dinner that everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

  • ½ # stew beef or top round
  • ½ C. beef broth, reduced-sodium; fat-free
  • ¼ C. soy sauce, reduced-sodium
  • ¼ C. orange juice, concentrate
  • 2 T. lime juice
  • 1 T. sesame oil
  • 1 T. garlic, minced
  • 1 T. fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 T. cornstarch
  • 1 T. canola oil
  • 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 small yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 C. broccoli
  • 3 green onion, thinly sliced

Method

Place beef in freezer for 15-20 minutes, for easy slicing.
Cut into paper-thin slices against the grain.

In a large bowl, whisk the broth, soy sauce, orange juice concentrate, lime juice, sesame oil, garlic & ginger.
Stir in the cornstarch until no lumps remain. Set aside.

Spray a large skillet with cooking spray.
Add the oil and warm over medium heat.
Add peppers, onion & broccoli, stirring 4-5 minutes, until tender crisp.
Increase the heat to high and add the beef.
Cook stirring, 3-4 minutes until beef begins to take on color.
Reduce the heat to low, add the broth mixture, cook 2-3 minutes.
Garnish with green onions.

Notes

Nutrition per serving:
Calories-485
Fat-21 g
Saturated fat-4g
Cholesterol-74mg
Carbohydrate-32 g
Fiber-5g
Sodium-1284mg
Protein-43g

Categories

Basic, 30 Minute, Healthy, Beef

Keywords

meat