Description
A recipe for sweet and savory orange glazed beef.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 cup orange juice, fresh squeezed preferred
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 3 tbsp cold water (for slurry)
- Orange zest from 1 orange
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the sliced beef with soy sauce, 2 tbsp cornstarch, and sesame oil. Set aside for 15 minutes.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the beef in batches and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- Pour the orange sauce mixture into the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
- Whisk the cornstarch slurry again and slowly pour it into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
- Return the cooked beef to the skillet. Toss to coat the beef evenly with the sauce.
- Stir in the orange zest. Cook for 1 minute until heated through.
- Serve immediately over rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- For best results, slice the beef against the grain.
- You can substitute flank steak for sirloin.
- Serve this dish with steamed white or brown rice.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 90
Keywords: orange beef, sticky beef, sweet and sour beef, stir fry, beef recipe