Sesame Orange Beef and Broccolini Stir-Fry

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

  1. Cook brown rice in a small saucepan according to package directions. Keep warm.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Divide the reserved warm rice among four plates; top with the beef mixture and sesame seeds.

Sesame Orange Beef & Broccolini Stir-Fry