Orange Beef & Broccoli

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons dry sherry or chicken broth
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 3/4 lb beef sirloin, trimmed of all visible fat,cut in 1/4 inch strips
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets
• 1 bunch scallion, cut into 1/4 inch thick diagonal slices
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups cooked basmati rice

Directions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, combine the broth, sherry or broth, orange juice, soy sauce, ginger, cornstarch, sesame oil and red pepper flakes.

2. 2

   Add the beef, tossing to coat.

3. 3

   Let stand for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Heat 1 tsp.

5. 5

   of the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.

6. 6

   Add the beef to the skillet; reserve the marinade.

7. 7

   Cook the beef, stirring, for 3 minutes, or until browned.

8. 8

   Remove to a plate.

9. 9

   Add the remainder 1 tsp.

10. 10

    oil to the skillet.

11. 11

    Add the broccoli, scallions, and garlic; cook, stirring for 2 minutes.

12. 12

    Add 2 tablespoons water.

13. 13

    Cover and cook for 2 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender-crisp.

14. 14

    Add the reserved marinade and cook, stirring for 3 minutes or until the mix.

15. 15

    Boils and thickens slightly.

16. 16

    Return the beef to the pan and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes, or until heated through.

17. 17

    Serve over the rice.