Orange Beef (BETTER Than Takeout!)

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
  • 1.5 pounds flank steak or sirloin cut into 3″ long strips against the grain about ¼” thick
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
  • ½ tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • orange zest of 1/2 orange
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 cup oil for frying
• Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup chicken stock (can sub water)
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/2 tablespoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • Cornstarch Slurry
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
• Aromatics
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced

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:

1. 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.
2. 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!
3. 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.
4. 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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Orange Beef

by Chris Joe

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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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

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• 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!

Keyword beef, chinese, chinese takeout, orange beef

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