Orange Beef Stir-Fry -

Orange Beef Stir-Fry

(3 large) navel oranges
(1 bunch) green onions, white parts thinly sliced, green parts cut into 1 in. pieces
(3 Tbsp.) sugar
(2 Tbsp.) cornstarch
(3 Tbsp.) reduced-sodium soy sauce
(3 cloves) garlic, minced
(1 Tbsp.) fresh gingerroot, minced
(1 1/2 lb.) beef sirloin steak, cut into 1/2 in. cubes
(1 Tbsp.) canola oil
(3 cups) hot cooked rice

Dinner

Beef sirloin steak stir-fried in a soy orange sauce and served over tender rice with fresh orange strips and green onions.

About 20 minutes

About 20 minutes

1Zest 2 of the oranges, set aside. Use a potato peeler or pairing knife to cut thin strips off the third orange peel, set aside.
2Juice all oranges into a small bowl. Whisk in sugar and cornstarch. Add soy sauce, garlic, ginger, orange zest and thinly sliced green onions.
3Spray a large, nonstick skillet or work over medium-high heat. Add oil. When hot, add beef and stir-fry until browned. Stir sauce, pour over beef. Bring to a boil, stir-fry another 2 minutes.

Serving Size: 2/3 cup beef mixture, 1/2 cup rice

Amount Per Serving:

Recipe Category: Dinner

Recipe Subcategory: Entrées with Red Meat

Recipe Ethnicity: Asian

Dietetic Info:

Vegetarian/Allergen Info: Contains Red Meat

NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.