Mandarin Beef Stir Fry
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and flavorful Mandarin Beef Stir Fry, a dish that perfectly balances savory, sweet, and tangy notes. Featuring tender strips of marinated beef sirloin, crisp red bell peppers, broccoli, and julienned carrots, this recipe is brought to life with a zesty stir-fry sauce made from freshly squeezed mandarin orange juice, orange zest, garlic, ginger, and a touch of honey. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's a quick and wholesome meal packed with fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Drizzled with aromatic sesame oil and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, this stir fry pairs beautifully with steamed white rice for a complete, satisfying meal. Perfect for busy evenings or entertaining, this recipe is a vibrant fusion of citrusy brightness and savory richness that will delight your taste buds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 0.25 cup mandarin orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 cups white rice, cooked (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce and cornstarch to form a marinade. Add the thinly sliced beef and toss to coat evenly. Let the beef marinate for 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together mandarin orange juice, orange zest, minced garlic, grated ginger, and honey to create the stir-fry sauce. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same skillet. Add the red bell pepper, broccoli florets, and julienned carrot. Stir-fry the vegetables for 5-6 minutes until they are slightly tender but still crisp.
Reduce the heat to medium and return the beef to the skillet with the cooked vegetables. Pour the prepared stir-fry sauce over the mixture and toss everything together. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the beef and vegetables.
Drizzle the sesame oil over the stir fry and give it a final toss. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Serve hot over steamed white rice, if desired. Enjoy your Mandarin Beef Stir Fry!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
588 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.9 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 79 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 528 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.6 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.0 g | ||
| Protein | 35.7 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 65 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 629 mg | 13% | |
*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.
