ORANGE BEEF AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY

Orange Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry image

I found this recipe in The Jamestown Sun. We all love it! We'll sometimes substitute venison for beef. Either way, it's a family favorite!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
4 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 small sweet red pepper, cut into strips
2/3 cup picante sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar, optional
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup orange juice
3 green onions with tops, cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
Sliced almonds, optional
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

Toss meat with soy sauce, ginger and orange zest; set aside for 10 minutes. , Heat oil in a wok or large skillet on high. Stir-fry mixture just until meat is no longer pink; remove. Add broccoli, pepper, picante sauce and sugar to skillet. Cover; reduce heat to simmer. Cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. , Combine cornstarch and orange juice until smooth; add to skillet along with meat and onions. Cook and stir 1 minute or until sauce is thickened. Sprinkle with almonds if desired. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 663mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges