| Orange Beef and Broccoli
1 boneless beef top sirloin steak (about 1 pound)
1/2 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
3 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
3/4 pound broccoli, coarsely chopped
1 cup diagonally sliced carrots
1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
1 green onion, diagonally sliced
3/4 cup cold water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
6 ounces uncooked yolk-free wide noodles
Slice beef lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/8-inch slices; place beef in nonmetallic
bowl
Add orange juice, soy sauce and sugar; toss to coat evenly
Let stand 30 minutes, or cover and refrigerate overnight
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat until
hot
Add broccoli, carrots, bell pepper and green onion; cook and stir 2
minutes
Remove vegetables to large bowl
Drain beef; reserve marinade
Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in same skillet over medium-high heat until
hot
Add beef to skillet; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until no longer pink
Add vegetables and reserved marinade to skillet; bring to a boil
Stir water into cornstarch until smooth; add to skillet
Cook until thickened, stirring constantly
Sprinkle with grated orange peel
Cook noodles according to package directions, omitting salt; drain
Spoon beef mixture over noodles; serve immediately
Food exchange per serving 2 Starch 2-1/2 Vegetable 3-1/2 Meat 1/2 Fat
Calories 424 Calories from Fat 27 % Total Fat 13 g Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 77 mg Carbohydrate 43 g Fiber 6 g Protein 35 g Sodium 169 mg
Courtesy Diabetic Cooking
Serves 4 |