Name: Sesame-Orange Beef and Veggie Stir-Fry
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 oranges; 0.75 cup water; 0.5 cup long-grain brown rice; 0.25 cup low-sodium beef broth; 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons chili-garlic sauce; 2 tablespoons low-sugar marmalade; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; cooking spray; 0.75 pound beef shoulder tender, cut into bite-size strips; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 carrot, julienned into 2-inch pieces; 6 green onions, bias-sliced into 2-inch pieces; 1 large red bell pepper, cut into bite-size strips; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Ingredients

Instructions

Step 1

Remove 1 tablespoon zest and 1/4 cup juice from 1 orange. Peel and section remaining 2 oranges.
Step 2

Bring water and brown rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.
Step 3

Stir together zest, orange juice, broth, soy sauce, chili-garlic sauce, marmalade, sesame oil, and salt in a small bowl. Whisk in cornstarch.
Step 4

Coat a wok or large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat. Stir-fry beef until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Add vegetable oil and carrot to the wok; stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes. Add green onions and bell pepper; stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes more. Add garlic and ginger; stir-fry for 30 seconds more.
Step 5

Return beef to the wok. Stir cornstarch mixture, then add to the wok. Cook, stirring, until thickened and bubbling. Add orange sections; cook, stirring, for 1 minute more.
Step 6

Divide rice among 4 plates; top with beef mixture and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Enjoy your meal!