Spicy Orange Beef |
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| INGREDIENTS: | |
| 1 | pound top sirlion or flank steak, partially frozen |
| 2 | tablespoons sherry |
| 2 | tablespoons light soy sauce |
| 1 | tablespoon cornstarch |
| 2 | teaspoons vinegar |
| 1 | teaspoon sesame oil |
| 1/2 | teaspoon red pepper flakes (1/4 if you don't like spicy) |
| SAUCE: | |
| 1 | teaspoon cornstarch |
| 1/4 | cup orange juice |
| 3 | tablespoons Splenda Granular |
| 2 | tablespoons light soy sauce |
| 2 | tablespoons low-sugar orange marmalade |
| 1 | tablespoon canola or peanut oil |
| 1 | medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice |
| 2 | small yellow peppers, cut into strips |
| 1 | cup sliced water chestnuts |
| 2 | green onions, chopped (white and green) |
| STEPS: |
| 1. Slice steak thinly across the grain. Place in medium bowl, add sherry, soy sauce, and cornstarch and toss to coat meat. Set aside. |
2. Combine sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside. |
| 3. Heat wok until hot. Add oil. When oil is very hot, add beef. (It should sizzle as it hits wok.) Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until no longer pink. Remove from wok. Add onion to wok and stir 1 minute. Add peppers and water chestnuts. Stir-fry additional 2-3 minutes. Add sauce mixture, stir well. Add beef to hot sauce. Toss in green onions. Stir just until beef is coated and serve. |
Serves Four
| Per serving: | |
| Calories 310 | Fat 15 grams (3.5 saturated) |
| Carbohydrate 16 grams | Fiber 2 grams |
| Protein 27 grams | Sodium 610 milligrams |
| Diabetic exchange = 1 Vegetable, 4 Lean Meat, 1/2 Carbohydrate, 1/2 Fat | |
| WW point comparison = 7 points | |
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