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!
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!