Chinese Orange Beef
Bursting with vibrant citrus flavors and a satisfyingly crispy texture, Chinese Orange Beef is a takeout classic you can easily recreate at home. This dish features tender strips of beef flank steak coated in cornstarch and fried to golden perfection, then tossed in a rich, tangy-sweet orange sauce crafted from fresh orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and a hint of grated ginger. Infused with aromatic garlic, a touch of orange zest, and a kick of red pepper flakes, the sauce brings a perfect balance of sweetness and heat. Garnished with green onions and optional sesame seeds, this quick and flavorful meal is ready in just 35 minutes, making it an ideal weeknight dinner. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for an authentic Chinese-inspired feast that hits all the right notes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef flank steak
- 0.5 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup orange juice
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
Slice the beef flank steak thinly against the grain into bite-sized strips. Pat dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness during cooking.
Place the beef in a bowl and coat evenly with the cornstarch. Let sit for 10 minutes to help the coating adhere.
In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, orange zest, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Working in batches, fry the beef strips until crispy and golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.
Drain most of the oil from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Pour in the orange sauce mixture and cook over medium heat until it begins to slightly thicken, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the fried beef strips into the skillet and toss to coat the beef evenly with the sauce.
Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3096 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 256.8 g | 329% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.8 g | 239% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 134.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 318 mg | 106% | |
| Sodium | 2587 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.9 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.5 g | ||
| Protein | 133.1 g | 266% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 236 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 15.2 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 2184 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
