Crispy Orange Beef
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
312 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Crispy Orange Beef
Description
Crispy Orange Beef features thin slices of flank steak that are marinated briefly in soy sauce, then coated with cornstarch to achieve a light, crispy texture when fried. Cooking the beef in batches ensures even browning and prevents overcrowding in the pan. After frying, most of the oil is drained, leaving a small amount to sauté fresh ginger and garlic, which provide aromatic warmth to the orange sauce. The sauce itself is a combination of sugar, rice wine vinegar, orange juice, and optional orange zest, creating a harmonious balance of sweetness and acidity. Tossing the crispy beef back into the sauce coats each piece evenly, resulting in a glossy finish.
This preparation makes for a flavorful entrée that pairs nicely with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables, allowing the crisp texture and tangy sauce to shine alongside more subtle side dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak , thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil , for frying
- 1 teaspoon ginger , grated
- 2 tablespoons garlic , minced
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 teaspoons orange zest , optional
Instructions
- Add the steak and soy sauce together in a large Ziploc bag, leaving air inside and shake.
- Add in the cornstarch and leave air in the bag again before closing, shake until well coated.
- Heat the oil on medium-high heat and cook the steak strips for 45 seconds on each side.
- Remove to a plate and cook in batches.
- Drain most of the oil, leaving just a tablespoon.
- Add in the ginger and garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add in the sugar, vinegar, orange juice and zest and stir.
- Add the beef back in and toss.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 312 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 312kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 6.9mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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