Orange Beef & Broccoli

Prep time: ...20 minutes ...Total time : 50 minutes ...Makes 4 servings

1..................pound lean boneless beef , cut 1 inch thick

1/2 .............cup orange juice

2 ................teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

1 .................teaspoon sugar

3 .................teaspoons vegetable oil , divided

3/4 ..............pound broccoli , coarsely chopped

1 ..................cup diagonally sliced carrots

1/2 ..............cup thinly sliced red bell pepper

1 ..................green onion , diagonally sliced

3/4 ..............cup cold water

2 ..................teaspoons cornstarch

1...................tablespoon grated orange peel

6 ..................ounces uncooked yolk-free wide noodles

1) Slice beef adross grain into 1/8-inch slices ; place beef in non-metallic bowl . Add orange juice , soy sauce and sugar ; toss to coat evenly . Let stand 30 minutes , or cover and refrigerate overnight .

2) Heat 2 teaspoons oil in large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot . Add brocolli , carrots , bell bepper and green onions ; cook and stir 2 minutes . Remove vegetables to large bowl /

3) Drain beef ; reserve marinade . Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in same skillet over medium-high heat until hot . Add beef to skillet ; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until no longer pink . Add vegetables and reservd marinade to skillet ; bring to boil . Stir water into cornstarch until smooth ; add to skillet . Cook until thickened , stirring constantly . Sprinkle with grated orange peel .

4) Cook noodles according to package directions , omitting salt ; drain . Spoon beef mixture over noodles ; serve immediately .

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