Spicy Broccoli-Beef Stir-Fry

 

8

oz uncooked vermicelli

1/2

cup orange juice

1

tablespoon cornstarch

2

tablespoons soy sauce

2

teaspoons sugar

3/4

teaspoon five-spice powder

1/8

to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

3/4

lb boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into thin bite-size strips

1

medium onion, cut into 16 wedges

1

clove garlic, minced

3

cups fresh broccoli florets (about 6 oz)

1

small red bell pepper, cut into thin bite-size strips (about 1 cup)

• 1 Cook vermicelli as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm.
• 2 Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix orange juice, cornstarch, soy sauce, sugar, five-spice powder and pepper flakes until well blended; set aside.
• 3 Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add beef, onion and garlic; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until beef is desired doneness and onion is crisp-tender.
• 4 Add broccoli and bell pepper; cover and cook 2 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add cornstarch mixture; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until bubbly and thickened. Serve over vermicelli.