ORANGE BEEF - WEIGHT WATCHERS

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Faster than delivery. Each serving is 1 cup. I found this recipe in a Weight Watchers magazine. I have not tried this recipe, but I'm posting it for safe keeping.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 17m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 scallions, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon peeled fresh ginger, minced
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
3/4 lb boneless sirloin steak, trimmed and cut into matchstick-thin strips
10 ounces fresh sugar snap peas and baby carrots
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
1 1/3 broth
2/3 cup quick-cooking barley
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce

Steps:

  • Orange Beef:.
  • Spray a large nonstick wok or skillet with nonstick spray and set over high heat. When a drop of water sizzles on it, add the scallions, garlic, ginger, and orange zest; stir-fry until the scallions soften, about 1 minute.
  • Add the beef and stir-fry until browned, about 3 minutes. Add the sugar snap peas and baby carrots; stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in the soy sauce and orange juice; bring to a simmer and cook 20 seconds.
  • Meanwhile, mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth. Add the cornstarch mixture to the wok and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thickened, 30 seconds. Serve with Barley Pilaf. Point value 3.
  • Barley Pilaf:.
  • Bring broth to a boil in a saucepan; add quick-cooking barley. Simmer, covered, 12 minutes.
  • Spray a skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook until tender. Add the barley and soy sauce.
  • Serves 4 Point Value 2.

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