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orange beef

Orange Beef Recipe

Calories411 kcal
Carbohydrates36 g
Fat11 g
Protein38 g
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup brown rice - uncooked
  • 1 lb boneless sirloin steak - lean, cut into 1/4” strips
  • 1 medium onion - sliced into thin strips
  • 4 garlic cloves - minced
  • Juice from 1 small orange
  • ½ tsp grated orange rind
  • ¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Prepare rice according to package directions and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange rind, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
  • In a large bowl, toss the beef strips and onions with 1 tsp olive oil, garlic, and salt and pepper.
  • Heat the remaining tsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and onions, and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in sauce mixture; cook 2-4 minutes or until sauce thickens, stirring frequently. Serve beef mixture over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5 cup beef over about 1/3 cup riceCalories: 411 kcal (21%)Carbohydrates: 36 g (12%)Protein: 38 g (76%)Fat: 11 g (17%)Saturated Fat: 6.5 g (41%)Fiber: 2 g (8%)Sugar: 3.4 g (4%)