WW 5 POINTS - SPICY ORANGE BEEF WITH VEGETABLES

Ww 5 Points - Spicy Orange Beef With Vegetables image

Provided by mariposa13

Categories Steak

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 lb beef top round steak, trimmed of all visible fat, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons grated orange rind
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 or 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 teaspoons canola oil
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
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)

Steps:

Combine beef, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and orange rind in medium bowl.
Toss well to coat and set aside.
Combine remaining 1 tbsp cornstarch, broth, orange juice, soy sauce, and chili-garlic sauce in small bowl; set aside.
Heat nonstick skillet (large) over med-high heat until a drop of water sizzles.
Add 2 tsp oil, then add beef.
Stir-fry until cooked through.
Transfer to a plate.
Add remaining 2 tsp oil, then add the ginger.
Stir-fry until fragrant.
Add the green beans, bell pepper, and carrot.
Stirfry until crisp-tender.
Add the broth mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture boils and thickens, about 1 minute.
Add the beef and cook until hot.
5 Points for 1 cup.