Fifty-Two Dinners

One new recipe a week for a year. That was the original goal set as a New Year's resolution way back in 2009.

It didn't happen. Nor did it happen in the following years.

But I have continued posting and striving to try one new recipe a week. Some months it happens. Some months it doesn't.

And along the way I've picked up readers from across the country who occasionally pop in to see what's cooking.

Clearly there are better food blogs than mine.

But if you're looking for quick, easy, and healthy with a dash of humor... I'm glad to share what I can.


Thursday, March 5, 2009

Fiery Orange Beef Stir-Fry

Yes, another stir-fry. I hear you groaning out there. But stir-fry is very healthy! Veggies! Protein! Carbs!!
Ingredients
1 pound tender beef steak
4 tablespoons Kikkoman Teriyaki Marinade & Sauce, divided
1-1/2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch, divided
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh orange peel
3 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 medium carrot, julienned
3 green onions, cut into 2-inch lengths, separating whites from tops
Hot cooked rice

Directions

1. Cut beef into thin strips; coat with mixture of 2 Tbsp. teriyaki sauce, 1-1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch and garlic. Let stand 15 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, combine remaining 2 Tbsp. teriyaki sauce, 1 tsp. cornstarch, crushed red pepper, orange peel and juice and 1/4 cup water.

3. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in hot wok or large skillet over high heat. Add beef and stir-fry 2 minutes; remove.

4. Reduce heat to medium-high; heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in same pan. Add carrot and white parts of green onions; stir-fry 1 minute. Add green onion tops; stir-fry 30 seconds. Add beef and teriyaki sauce mixture. Cook, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens, about 2 minutes.
Serve with rice.

Verdict: Mark says "yeah," I say "nay." I thought this would be spicy with a hint of orange. Instead it was ORANGE with a little kick. A very small kick. Mostly it was beef smothered with orange juice.

I am the pickiest eater you will ever meet, Mark is the least. So take our review with a grain of salt. I imagine for most people this recipe comes out somewhere in the middle.

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