Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes

• Orange Beef Stir-Fry

Stir-fried dishes are perfect for small households because you can easily vary the amount of ingredients. Once everything is prepped, the stir-fry comes together very quickly, so have the rest of the meal ready when you start it. Have extra tamari nearby if you like a saltier dish.

makes 2 servings

Orange Sauce

• ⅔ cup fresh orange juice, divided
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon gluten-free tamari soy sauce, plus extra for sprinkling
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil or canola oil
• ½ teaspoon molasses (not blackstrap)
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• ⅛ teaspoon (dash) crushed red pepper flakes

Beef and Vegetables

• 1 teaspoon canola oil
• 8 ounces beef stew meat, cut into ½-inch cubes
• ½ cup ⅛-inch sliced red and/or yellow bell pepper
• ½ cup fresh snow peas, halved diagonally
• ½ cup ½-inch diagonally sliced carrots (or use baby carrots)
• 1½ cups hot cooked brown or white rice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1. Make the sauce: Pour ¼ cup of the orange juice into a small bowl and whisk in the cornstarch until smooth. Whisk in the remaining orange juice and the remaining sauce ingredients until well blended.

2. Prepare the beef and vegetables: In a medium skillet, heat the canola oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and add the bell pepper, snow peas, and carrots and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

3. Stir in the sauce and simmer until it thickens slightly and the vegetables are crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with additional tamari, if desired. Serve over hot cooked rice, garnished with cilantro.

Per serving: 490 calories; 29g protein; 16g total fat; 5g fiber; 57g carbohydrates; 62mg cholesterol; 383mg sodium