Orange Beef and Broccoli

I almost called this one "Irritable People Making My Life Crazy Beef and Broccoli" in the tradition of the movie Waitress, starring Keri Russell. It's just been one of those weeks. It seems everywhere I went I was running into irritable, grouchy people. Cooking is good therapy though, so I've let go of all that negative energy!

This recipe was found in the cookbook Cooking Light Fresh Food Fast, pg. 267.

Orange Beef and Broccoli

1 (12 oz.) package refrigerated broccoli

1/3 cup fat-free, less-sodium beef broth

1/3 cup low-sugar orange marmalade

2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 (1 pound) flank steak, trimmed and cut into thin slices

Cooking spray

1. Microwave broccoli according to package directions.
2. While broccoli cooks, combine broth and next 3 ingredients in a small bowl.
3. Place cornstarch in a shallow dish. Dredge steak in cornstarch.
4. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add steak; saute 5 minutes or until browned on all sides. Add broth mixture; cook 1 minute or until thick. Stir in broccoli. Serve immediately. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 cup).

Nutrition info:

Calories 238; fat 7g; protein 27.7g; carb 16.6g; fiber 2.5g; chol 37mg; iron 2.6mg; sodium 570mg; calc 68mg

My Notes:

1. I couldn't find low-sugar orange marmalade, so I used sugar-free orange marmalade.
2. I used my ceramic knife to cut the beef, which made that part go smoothly -- since none of my other knives are ever sharp enough!
3. We served this with steamed brown rice.
4. If I were to make this again I would double the sauce mixture because it needed more sauce.

Positive thought for the day: "No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars, or sailed to an unchartered land, or opened a new doorway for the human spirit." –Helen Keller