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Orange Ginger Beef

Makes 4 servings

Ginger, garlic and orange are a winning combination in this beef stir-fry.

Ingredients

2 tbsp minced gingerroot 30 mL
1 tbsp minced garlic 15 mL
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 5 mL
2 tbsp canola oil, divided 30 mL
1 tbsp hoisin sauce 15 mL
1 lb beef eye of round, cut into 3- by 1/2-inch (7.5 by 1 cm) strips 500 g
1 tbsp cornstarch 15 mL
1 tbsp grated orange zest 15 mL
3/4 cup orange juice 175 mL
2 cups quartered mushrooms 500 mL
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro 30 mL

Instructions

Step 1
In a shallow bowl, combine ginger, garlic, pepper, 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the oil and hoisin sauce. Add beef and stir to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 12 hours.

Step 2
Drain marinade from beef, discarding marinade. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add half the beef and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. Repeat with the remaining beef.

Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and orange juice.

Step 4
Add the remaining oil to skillet and sauté mushrooms for 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Return beef and accumulated juices to skillet. Stir in cornstarch mixture and cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Serve garnished with orange zest and cilantro.

Tips

Be sure not to crowd the beef while sautéing it, or it will steam instead of browning. You may need to brown it in three batches if you have a smaller skillet.

Nutrition & Notes

Nutrition Information
Valeur nutritive
per 1 serving
% Daily Value
% valeur quotidienne
Amount
Teneur
Calories / Calories 269
18%
Fat / Lipides 11.8 g
Saturated / saturés 2.5 g
+ Trans / trans
Cholesterol / Cholestérol 55 mg
6%
Sodium / Sodium 138 mg
Carbohydrates / Glucides 12 g
5%
Fiber / Fibres 1.2 g
Sugars / Sucres 5 g
Protein Protéines 28 g
1%
Vitamin A / Vitamine A
35%
Vitamin C / Vitamine C
2%
Calcium / Calcium
16%
Iron / Fer
Very high in: Zinc, vitamin B12 and niacin
High in: Magnesium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, thiamine and riboflavin
Diabetes Food Choice Values:
1⁄2 Carbohydrate
3 Meat & Alternatives 
1 Fat
Variation
Use trimmed snow peas instead of mushrooms.
Eye of round is a lean cut of beef. Marinating it before cooking maximizes its tenderness.
Contributor
Jennifer Garus, Dietitian, Nova Scotia
© Cook! Dietitians of Canada. 2011. Published by Robert Rose Inc.

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