Orange Beef and Broccoli *

1 bunch broccoli
1 1/4 cups beef broth
3 Tbsp hoisin sauce
2 Tbsp soy sauce
2 Tbsp plum sauce
1/4 cup cornstarch
grated peel of 1 orange and juice of 1/2 orange
1 3/4 pound boneless sirloin steak
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 jalapeno, sliced
Hot cooked rice

In skillet, bring 2 cups salted water to a boil.  Cut the broccoli into 1 inch florets.  Boil until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes; drain broccoli and rinse under cold water.  In small bowl, stir together the broth, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, plum sauce and 1 Tbsp cornstarch.  Stir in the orange peel.  Slice the steak 1/4 inch thick, then cut the slices crosswise into thirds.  Toss with remaining 3 Tbsp cornstarch.  In skillet, heat oil.  Add the steak and jalapeno and cook, turning, until the meat is barely pink, about 2 minutes.  Transfer the meat to a paper towel lined plate; discard the excess oil.  Add the broth mixture to the skillet and cook, stirring until thickened, about 2 minutes.  Stir in the meat, broccoli, and orange juice and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.  Serve with rice.

Serves 4