Monday, August 25, 2008

Orange Beef and Broccoli

This beef and broccoli was soooo good. Aubrey was sceptical about it at first because it has sesame oil in it (which he doesn't like). However, after he took the first bite, he said this was the best yet. I put a few extra red pepper flakes because we both like the heat. I was so proud of myself because this was the first time I've made rice that came out perfectly. Usually it turns to mush, but I left it alone to cook (and I didn't peek at it) and it was just right.
I got this recipe from eatbetteramerica.com.


Ingredients:
1/4 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons dry sherry or chicken broth
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
3/4 pound beef sirloin, trimmed of all visible fat and cut into 1/4”-thick strips
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 large bunch broccoli, cut into florets
1 bunch scallions, cut into 1/4”-thick diagonal slices
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups cooked basmati rice
Orange zest (optional)

Directions:
1. In a medium bowl, combine the broth, sherry, orange juice, soy sauce, ginger, cornstarch, sesame oil, and red-pepper flakes. Add the beef, tossing to coat. Let stand for 10 minutes.
2. Heat 1 teaspoon of the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef to the skillet; reserve the marinade. Cook the beef, stirring, for 3 minutes, or until browned. Remove to a plate.
3. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the broccoli, scallions, and garlic; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons water. Cover and cook for 2 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender-crisp. Add the reserved marinade and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes, or until the mixture boils and thickens slightly. Return the beef to the pan and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes, or until heated through. Serve over rice. Sprinkle with orange zest.

Nutritional Info:
Calories 330 (Calories from Fat 60); Total Fat 7g (Saturated Fat 1 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 50mg; Sodium 900mg; Total Carbohydrate 40g (Dietary Fiber 5g, Sugars 7g); Protein 27g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 25%; Vitamin C 130%; Calcium 10%; Iron 25%

4 comments:

Meg said...

Is it as good as Mongolian beef? If so, it's more nutritious with the broccoli!
Illu mucho!
Mama

Cate said...

That looks like a great meal...and good job on the rice!

Anonymous said...

TOTALLY starring this to try! My husband loves orange chicken and beef and brocolli, so it sounds right up his alley!

~Amber~ said...

I bet this was delicious! Looks great.