Fast Spicy Beef and Broccoli Recipe

Name: Fast Spicy Beef and Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 oranges (we like to add the orange flesh, too); 3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice wine (or 1 T dry sherry); 1 tablespoon cornstarch; ½ teaspoon sugar; 3 teaspoons peanut oil, divided (or 3 T canola oil); 1 lb beef sirloin, trimmed and sliced against the grain into 1/8-inch-thick slices; 2 tablespoons garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced (or 3/4T ground); 6 -8 small dried red chilies; 2 lbs broccoli, cut into small florets (6 cups); ⅓ cup water; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced; ½ cup green onion, sliced (scallions)

Servings: persons

3 oranges (we like to add the orange flesh, too)
3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine (or 1 T dry sherry)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon sugar
3 teaspoons peanut oil, divided (or 3 T canola oil)
1 lb beef sirloin, trimmed and sliced against the grain into 1/8-inch-thick slices
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced (or 3/4T ground)
6 -8 small dried red chilies
2 lbs broccoli, cut into small florets (6 cups)
⅓ cup water
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
½ cup green onion, sliced (scallions)

1
With a small knife carefully pare wide strips of zest from one of the oranges.
2
Cut zest into 1-inch strips and set aside.
3
Squeeze juice from all the oranges into a small bowl (for about 3/4 cup).
4
Add soy sauce, rice wine (or sherry), cornstarch and sugar and stir to combine; set aside.
5
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a wok or large skillet until almost smoking.
6
Add beef and stir-fry just until no longer pink on the outside (1 min).
7
Transfer meat to a plate lined with paper towels.
8
Add the remaining oil and heat to very hot.
9
Add garlic, ginger, chiles and the reserved orange zest; stir-fry about 30 seconds.
10
Add broccoli and water.
11
Cover and steam, stirring occasionally, until the water has evaporated and the broccoli sizzles (3 min).
12
Add bell pepper for 1 minute more.
13
Then reduce heat to low.
14
Add the reserved orange sauce, bring to a boil until the sauce has thickened a bit.
15
Add scallion greens and the reserved beef.
16
Tossing to heat through.

490

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 oranges (we like to add the orange flesh, too), 3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice wine (or 1 T dry sherry), 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Fast Spicy Beef and Broccoli falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Fast Spicy Beef and Broccoli

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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