Spicy Orange Beef

Slivered orange zest, orange marmalade, and red pepper flakes add strong, hot citrus flavor to this stir-fry of round-steak strips. Steamed rice is a perfect accompaniment for this dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 397 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ cup orange marmalade
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 cup beef broth
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup sherry
• 1 pound round steak, cut into thin strips on the diagonal
• ¼ cup orange peel, cut into slivers

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a wok or skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef strips 1/3 at a time. Stir-fry for 3 minutes or until browned, removing the done pieces to a plate lined with paper towels.

Step 2

Return all the beef to the wok. Stir in orange peel, garlic, and ginger; stir-fry 1 minute.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, combine cornstarch, broth, soy sauce, sherry, marmalade, and red pepper. Pour this mixture into the beef, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook for 1 minute. Serve hot.