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By Chris Joe
5 from 9 votes
Oct 19, 2023
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This Orange Beef is a wonderful weeknight meal that is so easy to bring together! The crispy, seared beef is paired with a bright, savory orange sauce and pairs so well with a freshly steamed bowl of rice! This recipe comes together in about 20 minutes, and you’ll be making it again and again!
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Ingredients for Orange Beef
This Orange Beef recipe is a so delicious! The crispy beef pairs so well with that savory, citrusy orange sauce. Here is what you’ll need for the recipe:
- Beef
- 1.5poundsflank steak or sirloincut into 3″ long strips against the grain about ¼” thick
- ½teaspoonwhite pepper
- 2tablespoonslight soy sauce
- ¼teaspoonbaking soda
- 1tablespoonShaoxing wine
- ½tablespoonsesame oil
- 2tablespoonscornstarch
- orange zest of 1/2 orange
- 1tbspneutral oil
- 1cupoilfor frying
- Sauce
- 3tablespoonslight soy sauce
- 1/4cuporange juice
- 3tablespoonsbrown sugar
- 1/4cupchicken stock (can sub water)
- 1tablespoonorange zest
- 1/2tablespooncrushed red pepper
- 2tablespoonsdistilled white vinegar
- Cornstarch Slurry
- 1tablespooncornstarch
- 1/4cupwater
- Aromatics
- 2clovesgarlicchopped
- 1tablespoongingerminced
What type of Beef should I use?
You can use a wide variety of cuts of beef for this recipe! I prefer flank steak for Orange beef due to its tenderness and fat ratio, but here are some common cuts you can buy to make this recipe at home:
- Flank Steak
- Sirloin
- Top Round
Tips for Orange Beef:
- Choose the Right Cut of Beef: Use a tender cut of beef like sirloin or flank steak. Slice it thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Marinate the Beef: Marinate the sliced beef for at least 15-30 minutes to infuse it with flavor and tenderize it. The baking soda in the marinade will help tenderize the beef during this process!
- Extra Crispiness: If you like your beef extra crispy, before stir-frying, toss the marinated beef slices in cornstarch. This will help create an even crispier texture when you cook it.
- Aromatics: Garlic and ginger add a nice depth of flavor. Sauté them until they’re fragrant first before adding your sauce.
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5 from 9 votes
Orange Beef
By: Chris Joe
Servings: 4
Prep: 20 minutes mins
Cook: 10 minutes mins
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This Orange Beef is a wonderful weeknight meal that is so easy to bring together! The crispy, seared beef is paired with a bright, savory orange sauce and pairs so well with a freshly steamed bowl of rice! This recipe comes together in about 20 minutes, and you'll be making it again and again!
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds flank steak or sirloin, cut into 3″ long strips against the grain about ¼” thick
- ½ teaspoon white pepper, 2g
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce, 30ml
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine, 15ml
- ½ tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 16g
- orange zest of 1/2 orange
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- 1 cup oil, for frying
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons light soy sauce, 45ml
- 1/4 cup orange juice, 60ml
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 39g
- 1/4 cup chicken stock, 60ml (can sub water)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 tablespoon crushed red pepper
- 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar, 30ml
Cornstarch Slurry
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 8g
- 1/4 cup water, 60ml
Aromatics
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced (10g)
Instructions
Slice steak against the grain into strips. Add to a bowl and marinate with white pepper, light soy sauce, baking soda, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, cornstarch and orange zest for 20 minutes.
Mix together the sauce ingredients in a bowl. In a separate bowl, mix together the cornstarch slurry.
In a large wok or non-stick pan, add the oil and heat on high. Add the marinated beef and fry until a crust has formed, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from the oil and onto a plate to rest. Remove excess oil leaving about 2 tablespoons of oil in the pan.
In the remaining oil, saute garlic and ginger for 30 seconds over medium high heat until fragrant.
Add the premixed sauce to the pan, and cook over medium high heat for 1-2 minutes until bubbling and slightly reduced. Add the cornstarch slurry and mix for 30-40 seconds until thickened and glossy. Add back the beef to the pan and mix thoroughly until combined. Garnish with orange slices and serve with freshly steamed white rice and enjoy!
Additional Info
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
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