Spicy Orange Beef

Ingredients:

1/4 cup orange juice concentrate

3 tablespoons soy sauce

3 tablespoons water

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon finely grated orange peel

1 teaspoon granulated sugar

5 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

2 garlic cloves, minced

4 cups broccoli florets

12 scallions, with tops, cut into 1-inch pieces

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 (1 pound) boneless sirloin steak, cut into thin strips

3 medium oranges, sectioned

Hot cooked rice

Procedure :

In a small bowl combine the first six ingredients; i.e...

1/4 cup orange juice concentrate

3 tablespoons soy sauce

3 tablespoons water

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon finely grated orange peel

1 teaspoon granulated sugar

and set aside. In a large skillet or wok, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium heat; saut garlic for 30 seconds.

Add broccoli, onions, ginger and pepper flakes; stir-fry for 2 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender.

Remove vegetables and keep warm.

Heat remaining oil in skillet; add beef. Stir-fry until no longer pink. Stir orange juice mixture; add to skillet. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until sauce is thickened.

Return vegetables to pan. Add oranges and heat through.

Serve over rice.

Yields 6 servings.