Orange-flavored Beef Stir-fry

Description

Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

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Ingredients

• 1 pound well-trimmed boneless beef top sirloin or top round steak, cut ¾ inch thick
• 5 tablespoons Kikkoman stir-fry sauce, divided
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• ¼ teaspoon grated fresh orange peel
• 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
• ½ teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 pound fresh broccoli
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 1 carrot, cut diagonally into thin slices
• ¼ cup slivered almonds, toasted

Procedures

1. Cut beef into ⅛ to ¼-inch thick strips.
2. Combine 2 tbsp stir-fry sauce, garlic and orange peel; stir in beef to coat.
3. Cover and refrigerate 20 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, combine remaining 3 tbsp stir-fry sauce, orange juice and cornstarch.
5. Remove flowerets from broccoli; cut into bite-size pieces.
6. Peel stalks; cut diagonally into thin slices.
7. Heat 1 tbsp oil in hot wok or large skillet over high heat.
8. Stir-fry ½ of beef strips 1 minute; remove.
9. Repeat with 1 tbsp oil and remaining beef strips.
10. Heat remaining 1 tbsp oil in same wok over medium-high heat.
11. Add broccoli and carrot; stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes, or until crisp-tender.
12. Sprinkle with water, if needed.
13. Stir in stir-fry sauce mixture.
14. Cook and stir until mixture boils and thickens.
15. Return beef and heat through.
16. Sprinkle with almonds and serve immediately.