Recipe: Spicy Orange Beef and Broccoli

SPICY ORANGE BEEF AND BROCCOLI

1 lb. round or sirloin steak
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
2 tbsp. vegetable oil, divided use
1 cup broccoli florets
1/2 cup green onion bottoms
2 cloves minced garlic
1/2 tsp. fresh grated ginger
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 cup low-sodium beef broth
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup sherry
1/4 cup orange marmalade
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1 tbsp. freshly grated orange zest (for garnish)

Trim the steak and cut it into 1/2-inch-thick strips. Season the strips with salt and pepper and set them aside.

In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil and stir-fry the meat for 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the meat to a plate and return the skillet to the heat.

Add the second tablespoon of oil to the pan and toss in the broccoli. Stir-fry the broccoli for about 30 to 45 seconds.

Add in the green onion bottoms, garlic and grated ginger to the pan. Cook this mixture for an additional minute.

While the vegetables are cooking, whisk together the cornstarch and broth with the soy sauce, sherry, orange marmalade and red pepper flakes.

Spoon the meat back into the pan and pour in the broth mixture. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.

Sprinkle the orange zest over the dish and serve immediately.

Makes 6 servings
Source: Tracey Koch, Baton Rouge Advocatem January 24, 2008