Sesame-Orange Beef and Veggie Stir-Fry
Description
This sesame-orange beef and veggie stir-fry is a flavorful weeknight dinner that's sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
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3 oranges
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3/4 cup water
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1/2 cup long-grain brown rice
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1/4 cup low-sodium beef broth
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2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
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2 tablespoons chili-garlic sauce
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2 tablespoons low-sugar marmalade
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1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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cooking spray
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3/4 pound beef shoulder tender, cut into bite-size strips
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2 teaspoons vegetable oil
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1 carrot, julienned into 2-inch pieces
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6 green onions, bias-sliced into 2-inch pieces
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1 large red bell pepper, cut into bite-size strips
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6 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
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1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Directions
1
Remove 1 tablespoon zest and 1/4 cup juice from 1 orange. Peel and section remaining 2 oranges.
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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.
3
Stir together zest, orange juice, broth, soy sauce, chili-garlic sauce, marmalade, sesame oil, and salt in a small bowl. Whisk in cornstarch.
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.
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.
6
Divide rice among 4 plates; top with beef mixture and sprinkle with sesame seeds.