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Orange Beef: A Flavorful Dish to Delight Your Family

Orange Beef
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A vibrant Chinese-American dish featuring crispy fried beef tossed in a sweet, tangy orange sauce with a hint of spice. This restaurant-style recipe delivers perfect balance between citrus brightness and savory depth with tender-crisp vegetables.

Ingredients

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  • For the Beef:
  • 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice wine
  • 1 egg white
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • Oil for frying
  • For the Sauce:
  • ½ cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 tbsp orange zest
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
  • For Stir-Fry:
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 2 green onions, cut in 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Marinate Beef: Combine steak with soy sauce, rice wine, and egg white. Let sit 15 minutes. Toss with cornstarch.
  2. Make Sauce: Whisk together all sauce ingredients except slurry in a bowl.
  3. Fry Beef: Heat 1 inch oil to 375°F. Fry beef in batches until crispy (2-3 minutes). Drain on rack.
  4. Stir-Fry: Heat 1 tbsp oil in wok. Cook bell pepper and broccoli 2 minutes. Add green onions.
  5. Combine: Pour sauce into wok. Bring to simmer. Add cornstarch slurry; cook until thickened.
  6. Toss: Add beef back to wok. Stir to coat. Serve immediately over rice.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness: Double-fry the beef
  • Healthier option: Air-fry beef at 400°F for 8-10 minutes
  • Spice control: Adjust red pepper flakes to taste
  • Orange tip: Use navel oranges for sweeter juice
  • Make ahead: Prep sauce and vegetables up to 24 hours in advance

Nutrition

Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/orange-beef-recipe/

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