Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry with Orange and Ginger

This recipe is for a beef and broccoli stir-fry. It is one of my old school recipes that I have been making for years and I decided to make it today as I found some sirloin steaks buried deep down in my chest freezer and couldn’t think what to do with them. This recipe came to mind as it’s delicious, filling and so quick to prepare.

I’m a big fan of stir fries as I love my vegetables crunchy. I find stir fried vegetables much tastier and more appealing than boiled vegetables. One day I decided to make a beef and broccoli stir-fry and while preparing the veg, I remembered that I wanted to try some orange and ginger in a stir fry (an idea I got from a cooking show). So, I juiced an orange, chopped up some ginger and threw them in. I couldn’t believe how gorgeous the flavours were. That was many years ago and I still love this beef and broccoli stir-fry recipe.

Over the years I have played around with this recipe and I think it is definitely time I shared it. The flavours in this recipe go so well together and I know you will love this recipe as much as I do. As I’ve stated, I don’t follow a strict low carb diet but I do ensure I have 1 low carb meal a day to keep my total carbs down. If I have starchy carbs for lunch then I won’t have them for dinner and vice versa so there are times that I enjoy this stir fry with some egg noodles and it taste amazing.

What to Serve this Stir Fry With?

This beef and broccoli stir fry taste great as it but you can also combine it with other foods to make it more filling.

If following a low carb diet, enjoy with:

• Cauliflower rice
• Butternut squash noodles
• Courgette noodles

If following a balanced diet, enjoy with:

• Long grain rice
• Basmati rice
• Egg noodles

Ingredients for Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry with Orange and Ginger

• 2 lean sirloin steaks (380g raw weight)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• pinch of salt (optional)
• ½ medium onion (chopped)
• 2 garlic cloves (finely sliced)
• 1 orange (juiced)
• 1½ tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoon sunflower oil
• 1 small piece ginger (skin removed and finely sliced)
• 200g tenderstem broccoli
• ½ red bell pepper (sliced)
• 2 small carrots (julienned or finely sliced)

How to Make Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry with Orange and Ginger

1. Cut the sirloin steaks into strips then season with the black pepper, garlic powder and salt if using. Sprinkle on the chopped onion and sliced garlic cloves. Set aside.

2. In a bowl, mix together the orange juice, soy sauce and sesame oil then set aside.

3. To a frying pan, add the sunflower oil and allow to heat up on a medium heat. Add the ginger and fry until crisp. Remove and set aside.

4. To the same oil, add the beef with the chopped onions and sliced garlic then stir fry for 3 - 4 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.

5. To the same pan add the tenderstem broccoli and stir fry for 1 minute then add the red peppers and continue to stir fry for another 3 minutes. Throw in the cooked beef with the onions and garlic along with the set aside ginger then pour on the orange flavoured sauce, add the carrots and stir fry for 1 minute. Time to serve and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories	Fat	Saturates	Carbs
274kcal	15.3g	3.3g	8.4g
Sugars	Fibre	Protein	Salt
7.0g	3.1g	25.6g	0.75g

Storage

This meal can be prepared in advance and can last in the fridge for up to 2 days. It can also be frozen but bear in mind the vegetables will not be as crunchy when reheated.

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