Spicy Orange Beef With Vegetables

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. 1

   Combine beef, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and orange rind in medium bowl.

2. 2

   Toss well to coat and set aside.

3. 3

   Combine remaining 1 tbsp cornstarch, broth, orange juice, soy sauce, and chili-garlic sauce in small bowl; set aside.

4. 4

   Heat nonstick skillet (large) over med-high heat until a drop of water sizzles.

5. 5

   Add 2 tsp oil, then add beef.

6. 6

   Stir-fry until cooked through.

7. 7

   Transfer to a plate.

8. 8

   Add remaining 2 tsp oil, then add the ginger.

9. 9

   Stir-fry until fragrant.

10. 10

    Add the green beans, bell pepper, and carrot.

11. 11

    Stir fry until crisp-tender.

12. 12

    Add the broth mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture boils and thickens, about 1 minute.

13. 13

    Add the beef and cook until hot.