Orange Beef
Experience the bold and zesty flavors of Orange Beef, a tantalizing fusion of crispy fried beef and a luscious citrus-inspired glaze. Made with thinly sliced flank steak coated in cornstarch, this recipe delivers irresistibly crunchy bites drenched in a vibrant sauce featuring fresh orange juice, aromatic garlic and ginger, and savory soy and hoisin. A touch of honey balances the tangy rice vinegar and orange zest, while red pepper flakes provide a subtle kick. Perfectly garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, this quick and easy stir-fry pairs beautifully with steamed rice or noodles for a restaurant-quality dish in the comfort of your home. Whether you're craving sweet, savory, or spicy, Orange Beef is a mouthwatering treat that satisfies every taste bud.
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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 (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 stalks green onions (sliced)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Slice the beef flank steak thinly against the grain into bite-sized strips and season with salt and black pepper.
Place the beef strips in a large bowl and toss with cornstarch until evenly coated. Let sit for 5 minutes while preparing other ingredients.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, orange zest, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes. Set sauce aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering.
Working in batches, fry the coated beef strips in the hot oil for 2–3 minutes per side, or until crispy and golden brown. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Carefully remove all but 1 tablespoon of oil from the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium and pour in the prepared orange sauce.
Simmer the sauce for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened.
Return the crispy beef to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Serve hot with steamed white rice or your favorite noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2979 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 254.9 g | 327% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.7 g | 239% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 135.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 318 mg | 106% | |
| Sodium | 3125 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.2 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.3 g | ||
| Protein | 130.3 g | 261% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 127 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 2065 mg | 44% | |
*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.
