Crispy Sesame Beef
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Crispy Sesame Beef
Description
This dish starts by coating thin slices of sirloin beef in cornstarch, which helps create a crisp texture when fried in hot peanut oil. The beef is cooked in batches to achieve an even golden crust without steaming. Meanwhile, a sauce is prepared by simmering soy sauce, brown sugar, freshly squeezed orange juice, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and optionally sriracha for mild heat; this sauce thickens slightly within minutes. The fried beef is then quickly tossed in the warm sauce, coating each piece with a balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors highlighted by aromatic garlic and ginger. Garnishing with toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions adds nutty crunch and fresh bite. The recipe is suited for prompt serving to maintain crispness and vibrant sauce coating.
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut oil
- 1 pound sirloin steak sliced into thin strips
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch divided
For the sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce reduced sodium
- ¼ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons orange juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon sriracha optional
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 green onion thinly sliced
Instructions
- Heat peanut oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- In a large bowl, combine steak and 2 tablespoons cornstarch, tossing to coat and letting the steak absorb the cornstarch. Add remaining 2 tablespoons cornstarch before adding to the stockpot.
- Working in batches, cook steak until golden and crisp, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- In a medium saucepan over medium high heat, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, orange juice, vinegar, garlic, ginger, Sriracha and sesame oil until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in steak and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and green onion, if desired.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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