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Stir-Fried Orange-Chili Beef with Broccoli and Spring Onions

August 12, 2010 by Mariel Goodson 3 Comments

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Mariel here. It’s cool and rainy here on the East Coast…and that’s not a complaint. I haven’t been in the mood for much more than creamsicles, watermelon bites and cold crisp pickles, but thanks to a looming cold front, I decided it was time to indulge in a real meal…one that requires cooking and everything. Inspired by my mother’s fantastically delicious Bourbon Skirt Steak with Peach Relish, but lacking a BBQ and the patience required to allow the flavors to mix and mingle overnight, I sought to create a similarly sweet beef that didn’t entail much in the way of waiting or marinating. I happen to be a lifelong subscriber of the mantra “I want it and I want it now.”

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Stir-Fried Orange-Chili Beef with Broccoli and Spring Onions
Serves 4

Ingredients:
1 1/4-pound sirloin (or pepper steak) sliced into ¼-inch-wide strips – I suggest tenderizing the meat since stir-frying can toughen things up – $7.00
1 large head broccoli cut into florets – $2.00
7 green onions, chopped – $0.79
1 tablespoon cornstarch – stock
1 ½ tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and minced – $0.30
Juice of 2 large oranges (about 1 cup) – $1.00
½ teaspoon orange zest – calculated above
1/3 cup Asian sweet chili sauce – $3.19
1 teaspoon spicy chili garlic sauce or ½ tsp Srichacha – stock
3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce – stock
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon (just the tiniest little sprinkle) – stock
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves (ditto) – stock
1 ½ tablespoons Asian sesame oil, divided – stock
Grand total assuming “well-stocked” kitchen: $14.28
Cost per serving: $3.57

Directions:
1. Cover the steaks in plastic wrap and, using a heavy metal mallet, tenderize on both sides. Unwrap and slice into ¼-inch-wide strips.

2. Place beef strips in a medium bowl; sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper and toss with cornstarch to coat.

3. Blanch the broccoli in a large pot of boiling salted water for about 2 minutes. Remove immediately, drain and shock with cold water.

4. Combine spicy chili garlic (or srichacha), sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, cinnamon, cloves, and zest in a medium bowl.

5. Heat 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat until the oil shimmers. Add the minced ginger; stir 30 seconds. Add the beef strips; stir-fry until the beef is beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Add the OJ and combine well.

6. Add the chili mixture to the skillet and heat until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1 minute.

7. Stir in the remaining ½ tablespoon sesame oil, the broccoli, and half of the sliced green onions. Stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes.

8. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Transfer to a bowl and sprinkle with the remaining sliced green onions. Serve hot over rice or stir-fry noodles (as pictured).

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Filed Under: Carnivore, Entrees, Last-Minute Meals, Recipe Index, Recipes Under $20, Super Sundays Tagged With: Carnivore, cooking, entrees, food, last-minute meals, recipes, Recipes Under $20

About Mariel Goodson

The daughter in this mother-daughter duo, Mariel is the co-founder of Brass Hill Design and a former magazine writer who has contributed to Martha Stewart Living, Better Homes & Gardens, SELF, Redbook and Good Housekeeping, among many others.

Comments

  1. thecompletecookbook says

    August 13, 2010 at 12:17 am

    I love stir fried meals and your recipe sounds full of flavour. I am looking forward to trying it soon.
    🙂 Mandy

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  2. home business says

    August 17, 2010 at 4:25 am

    This recipe looks really tasty!

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  3. Minna says

    February 17, 2011 at 1:04 pm

    Hi honey,

    This looks like a yummy recipe for you to do. Don’t have to have a wok…just use your large skillet with plenty of coco nut oil.

    Maybe we can meet Friday for dinner…Youre always welcome here, too, you know! Love, Mom

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