Orange Pepper Beef Stir-Fry Recipe

Orange Pepper Beef Stir-Fry Recipe

  • 1/2 pound stew beef or top round
  • 1/2 cup fat-free, reduced-sodium beef broth
  • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup orange juice concentrate
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 small red pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 small yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 small Vidalia or red onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • Salt
  • 3 scallions, thickly sliced
  1. Place the beef in the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes, until firm but not totally frozen, for easy slicing. Cut into paper-thin slices against the grain.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the broth, soy sauce, orange juice concentrate, lime juice, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Stir in the cornstarch until no lumps remain. Set aside.
  3. Spray a wok or large skillet with cooking spray. Add the oil and warm over medium heat. Add the peppers, onion, and broccoli and cook, stirring, 4 to 5 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften but are still crisp. Increase the heat to high and add the beef. Cook, stirring, 3 to 4 minutes, until the beef begins to take on color.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and add the broth mixture. Cook 2 to 3 minutes longer, until the sauce thickens and the beef is no longer pink inside. Season with salt if needed and garnish with scallions. Serve immediately.