Spicy Orange Beef Stir Fry
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant Spicy Orange Beef Stir Fry! Tender slices of beef sirloin are marinated in soy sauce and stir-fried to perfection, paired with crisp carrots, bell peppers, and snow peas for a colorful medley of textures. The star of the dish is the zesty, sweet, and spicy orange sauce, made with freshly squeezed orange juice, fragrant zest, honey, and a kick of sriracha. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and flavorful stir fry is perfect for busy nights yet impressive enough for guests. Serve it over fluffy steamed rice and garnish with green onions and toasted sesame seeds for a restaurant-quality meal at home. Perfect for fans of bold and tangy flavors, this dish is a must-try Asian-inspired delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (or other chili sauce)
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (e.g., vegetable or canola oil)
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup snow peas
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted (optional garnish)
- 4 cups steamed rice (for serving)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the sliced beef, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, and soy sauce. Mix well to coat the beef evenly. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, honey, sriracha sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Set the sauce aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the beef in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and just cooked through. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the wok. Add the julienned carrot, red bell pepper, and snow peas. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Return the cooked beef to the wok. Give the prepared sauce a quick stir to make sure the cornstarch is fully dissolved, then pour it over the beef and vegetables.
Stir everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the beef and vegetables.
Remove the stir fry from the heat. Sprinkle with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds, if using.
Serve immediately over steamed rice. Enjoy your Spicy Orange Beef Stir Fry!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3118 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.8 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.1 g | 150% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 318 mg | 106% | |
| Sodium | 1794 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 389.8 g | 142% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 86.3 g | ||
| Protein | 154.0 g | 308% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 312 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 28.5 mg | 158% | |
| Potassium | 3214 mg | 68% | |
*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.
