Light Orange Beef and Broccoli

Name: Light Orange Beef and Broccoli
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 lb flank steak, very thinly sliced; 1 head broccoli, washed and cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon oil; ¼ cup beef broth; 1 juice of 1 orange; 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest

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Asian

Main Course

10 min

273 cal

Servings: 4

Stovetop

SNAP eligible

A vibrant and quick stir-fry featuring tender beef strips and crisp-tender broccoli coated in a bright orange-soy glaze. This light, restaurant-quality dish comes together in just 10 minutes and is naturally dairy-free and gluten-free.

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Ingredients

1 lb flank steak, very thinly sliced

1 head broccoli, washed and cut into bite-sized pieces

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon oil

¼ cup beef broth

1 juice of 1 orange

2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 tablespoon fresh orange zest

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the beef broth, orange juice, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Whisk until the cornstarch is completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth. Set aside.
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the broccoli pieces and cook for 2-3 minutes until they are tender-crisp but still have a slight firmness. Drain well and set aside. The broccoli will continue to cook when combined with the hot sauce.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the sliced beef and minced garlic, stirring constantly. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the beef is browned and cooked through (internal temperature of 145°F). Pour off any excess fat that accumulates.
Pour the orange-soy sauce mixture into the skillet with the beef. Stir constantly for about 1 minute, allowing the sauce to thicken as the cornstarch cooks. The sauce should become glossy and coat the meat evenly.
Remove the skillet from heat. Add the blanched broccoli to the pan and gently fold it in with the beef and sauce until everything is well combined.
Divide the beef and broccoli among serving bowls and serve over cooked rice. Garnish each serving with fresh orange zest and optionally with sliced scallions for added flavor and color.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4

This is a weeknight winner for Charlotte: flank steak, broccoli, garlic, and orange juice are all readily available at any Harris Teeter, Food Lion, or Walmart without a special trip. The stated 10 minutes is honest for cooking, though you'll need another 5 minutes for zesting the orange and mincing garlic, bringing true active time to 15 minutes. At roughly $4–$4.50 per serving, the cost sits in the solid middle range, driven mainly by flank steak prices. The dish reheats well in a skillet and actually improves as flavors meld, making it genuinely useful for a busy household that can tolerate simple stir-fry fare.