Citrus-Beef Stir-Fry with Carrots

Ingredients

• 2 cups matchstick-cut carrots 
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper red crushed
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar light
• 0.3 cup soya sauce low-sodium divided
• 1  onion separated cut into 8 wedges and
• 0.5 cup orange juice fresh
• 1 tablespoon orange rind grated
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil 
• 1 pound rump steak boneless cut into thin strips

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• whisk

Directions

1. Place beef in a shallow dish; pour 2 tablespoons soy sauce over beef. Turn to coat completely.
2. Let marinate 15 minutes in refrigerator.
3. Combine orange juice, sugar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, vinegar, orange rind, and red pepper in a small bowl. Stir with a whisk.
4. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat.
5. Add beef, and cook 6 minutes.
6. Remove from heat, and place on a serving platter; keep warm.
7. Reduce heat to medium-high; add carrot and onion. Cook 7 minutes or until carrot is lightly browned and crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Increase heat to high; add beef and its juices, and orange juice mixture. Cook 3 minutes or until slightly thickened.