Orange Beef

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    483 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Chinese, American

Orange Beef

Tender beef in a luscious spicy-sweet orange sauce, this Orange Beef is quick and easy to make and is sure to be a hit!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450mg) lean beef steak , cut into very thin bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons neutral-flavored cooking oil (I use avocado oil, high smoke point)
  • 2 large carrots , sliced thinly at a diagonal
  • 6 green onions , sliced diagonally in 1 inch pieces, **the whites separated from the greens
  • For the Marinade/Sauce:
  • 1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce
  • zest of one large naval orange
  • juice of one large naval orange
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • OR brown sugar alternative (for low sugar option)
  • 1 tablespoon sherry or dry red wine
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh finely minced ginger
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • 1 teaspoon finely crushed szechuan peppercorns (they come whole, just crush them in a ziplock bag or bowl)
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 16 ounces (450mg) hot noodles (or serve over steamed rice if preferred)
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Instructions

  1. Combine all the marinade/sauce ingredients in a medium bowl. Add the beef and stir to combine. Set aside while preparing carrot and green onions.
  2. Heat the oil in a wok or skillet over high heat. Add beef, reserving the marinade, and fry quickly until lightly browned. Add the carrot and the whites of the green onions and stir fry for a couple of minutes until the carrots are slightly tender but still have some crunch.Add the remaining marinade/sauce and stir to coat. Simmer for 2 minutes. Add the green parts of the green onions and stir to combine.Serve the orange beef over the hot noodles or steamed rice.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 483kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 67mg (22%) Sodium 1036mg (43%) Potassium 666mg (19%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 5275IU (106%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 70mg (7%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 483 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 483kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 35g 70%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 1036mg 43%
Potassium 666mg 14%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 5275IU 106%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 70mg 7%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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