Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

BEEF AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY

If you're looking for a quick-to-prepare dinnertime idea, try this recipe for Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry. It takes less than 15 minutes to make and is a meal the entire family is sure to enjoy.

Serves 4

¼	cup fresh squeezed orange juice
1	tablespoon cornstarch
2	tablespoons soy sauce
1	tablespoon honey
1	tablespoon rice wine vinegar
4	cloves garlic, peeled and finely minced
1	teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and finely minced
¼	teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1	tablespoon, plus 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1½	pounds flank steak, cut diagonally across the grain into ½-inch strips
	Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1	small yellow onion, peeled and sliced
1	head broccoli, trimmed, florets and stalks cut into bite-sized pieces
1	cup homemade beef stock, or low-sodium canned beef broth
¼	cup sliced almonds, toasted
12	ounces soba noodles, cooked and drained

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the orange juice and cornstarch until well combined. Stir in the soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes. Set aside.  


Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat until hot, but not smoking. Add the beef to the skillet and season with salt and black pepper. Sear, stirring occasionally, until well browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the beef and set aside.


Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon of oil in the skillet. Toss in the onion and cook, stirring often, until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the broccoli and beef stock. Cover the skillet and simmer until the broccoli is tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in the reserved orange juice mixture, and simmer until thickened. Return the beef, as well as any accumulated juices, to the skillet and heat through. Remove from the heat and garnish with a sprinkling of the toasted almonds. Serve with the cooked soba noodles.