Super Fast Spicy Orange Beef
Bring bold, zesty flavors to your dinner table in just 20 minutes with this Super Fast Spicy Orange Beef recipe—your go-to solution for a quick yet satisfying weeknight meal. Tender slices of beef flank steak are lightly coated in cornstarch, seared to perfection, and then tossed in a luscious homemade orange sauce infused with fresh orange juice, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and a hint of heat from crushed red pepper flakes. Bright notes of garlic, ginger, and orange zest elevate the dish, while a finishing touch of green onions and sesame seeds adds freshness and crunch. Perfectly paired with steamed white rice, this one-pan recipe delivers a restaurant-quality meal without the wait. Whether you're a fan of sweet and spicy flavors or just looking for a fast and flavorful dinner idea, this recipe is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef flank steak
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup fresh orange juice
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 units garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 2 units green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 cups steamed white rice (for serving)
Instructions
Slice the beef flank steak thinly against the grain into bite-sized strips. Toss the beef with cornstarch until evenly coated and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, crushed red pepper flakes, and orange zest to create the sauce.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Once hot, add half of the beef strips in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until browned but not fully cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Cook the second batch of beef in the same manner and remove from the pan when done.
Lower the heat to medium and pour the prepared orange sauce into the skillet. Bring it to a simmer and let it cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
Return the cooked beef to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes until the beef is fully cooked and the sauce clings to it.
Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot over steamed white rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
923 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.4 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.3 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 318 mg | 106% | |
| Sodium | 1998 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.1 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 128.9 g | 258% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 101 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 1789 mg | 38% | |
*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.
