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Spicy Beef with Oranges

Photo: Heart and Stroke Foundation (www.heartandstroke.ca)

Try this quick and easy recipe to add some flavor and variety to your mealsServe with rice for a more balanced mealDouble up the batch for leftovers if wanting to cut down on making meals. 

Ingredients

Directions

Step 1

In small bowl, combine orange juice, soy sauce, 1 tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch and orange zest. Set aside.

Step 2

Peel oranges. Cut into 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) slices and then halve the slices. Set aside.

Step 3

In large non-stick skillet, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Quickly toss beef with remaining 1 tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch. Working in batches, brown beef on all sides, about 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to plate.

Step 4

Add garlic, ginger, onion, peppers, snap peas and red pepper flakes to pan. Cook while stirring, about 4-5 minutes. Add orange juice and soy sauce mixture, and beef to pan. Heat through. Gently stir in oranges. Serve hot with rice.

Nutritional information

Per serving (1 of 6)

Calories 250
Protein 14 g
Sodium 330 mg
Potassium 434 mg
Total fat 7 g
Saturated fat 1 g
Cholesterol 20 mg
Carbohydrates 33 g
Fibre 3 g
Sugars 7 g
Added sugars 1 g