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How to Make Sesame-Orange Beef and Veggie Stir-Fry - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a delicious and healthy stir-fry recipe that the whole family will love? Look no further than this Sesame-Orange Beef and Veggie Stir-Fry! Packed with flavor and loaded with nutritious vegetables, this dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.

This stir-fry features tender strips of beef cooked with a mouthwatering sesame-orange sauce and a medley of vibrant vegetables. The combination of savory and sweet flavors makes this dish a standout, and the addit...

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Ingredients

  • 3 oranges
  • ¾ cup water
  • ½ cup long-grain brown rice
  • ¼ cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chili-garlic sauce
  • 2 tablespoons low-sugar marmalade
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • cooking spray
  • ¾ pound beef shoulder tender, cut into bite-size strips
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 carrot, julienned into 2-inch pieces
  • 6 green onions, bias-sliced into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 large red bell pepper, cut into bite-size strips
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Remove 1 tablespoon zest and 1/4 cup juice from 1 orange. Peel and section remaining 2 oranges.
  • 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.
  • Stir together zest, orange juice, broth, soy sauce, chili-garlic sauce, marmalade, sesame oil, and salt in a small bowl. Whisk in cornstarch.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Divide rice among 4 plates; top with beef mixture and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

    • Nutrition

    478 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 61mg
    • Sodium: 812mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 131mg
    • Calcium: 106mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 820mg

    Categories

    Beef recipes
    Orange recipes
    Veggie recipes
    Stir-fry recipes
    Sesame recipes