Sesame Orange Beef and Broccolini Stir-Fry
Date: Aug. 30th, 2019 - 1:00 PM
Ingredients
½ cup long grain brown rice
1 tablespoon finely shredded orange peel
¼ cup orange juice
¼ cup reduced-sodium beef broth
2 tablespoons low-sugar orange marmalade
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1-2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
12 ounces beef shoulder petite tender, cut into bite-size strips
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
8 ounces broccolini, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut into bite-size strips
6 scallions, bias-sliced into 2-inch pieces
2 oranges, sectioned
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
Preparation
- Cook brown rice in a small saucepan according to package directions. Keep warm.
- Meanwhile, combine orange peel, orange juice, broth, marmalade, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, and toasted sesame oil in a small bowl. Whisk in cornstarch. Set aside.
- Coat a large nonstick skillet or wok with cooking spray. Add beef; stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until desired doneness. Transfer to a bowl. Add vegetable oil to the skillet. Add garlic and ginger to the hot oil; stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add broccolini; stir-fry for 3 minutes more. Add bell pepper and scallions; stir-fry 2 minutes more.
- Return the beef to the skillet. Stir the cornstarch mixture well and add to the skillet. Cook and stir until thick and bubbly. Add orange sections; cook and stir for 1 minute more.
- Divide the reserved warm rice among four plates; top with the beef mixture and sesame seeds.
