Orange Beef Stir Fry

Makes: 2 servings
Prep Time: 20 Min
Cook Time: 10 Min


Ingredients

• ½ lb top round steak
• ½ cup fat-free reduced sodium beef broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• ¼ cup orange juice concentrate
• 2 TBSP lime juice
• 1 TBSP sesame oil
• 1 TBSP minced garlic
• 1 TBSP minced fresh ginger
• 1 TBSP cornstarch
• Non-stick cooking spray
• 1 TBSP Canola Oil
• 3 small bell pepper, sliced (any color)
• 1 small red or Vidalia onion
• 1 Cup broccoli florets
• 3 scallions thinly sliced

Directions

1. Place steak in freezer until firm but not frozen, about 20 minutes. Cut against grain into thin slices
2. In a large bowl, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, orange juice concentrate, lime juice, sesame oil, garlic and ginger.  Stir in cornstarch until no lumps remain. Set aside.
3. Coat a wok or large skillet with cooking spray.  Add oil and warm over medium heat.  Add peppers, onion and broccoli; cook, stirring, 4-5 minutes, until vegetables begin to soften.  Increase heat to high and add steak.  Cook, stirring, 3-4 minutes, until meat begins to brown
4. Reduce heat to low and add broth mixture.  Cook 2-3 minutes more, until sauce thickens and steak is no longer pink inside.
5. Garnish with scallions and serve.

Nutrition facts per serving: (about 2 ½ cups)

485 cal

43g protein

32g carbs

21g fat

5g fiber

Reposted from Fitness Magazine (Jan 2012) via Joy Bauers Food Cures