Easy Crispy Orange Beef Recipe
This Easy Crispy Orange Beef is a savory and sweet delight, featuring tender beef strips with a crispy coating, tossed in a homemade tangy orange sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or to impress your guests!
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs beef flank steak sliced into thin strips
- 3 tbsp cornstarch for coating
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil for frying
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 0.5 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp ginger grated
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 2 tbsp scallions sliced for garnish
- 1 tsp sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Toss the beef strips with cornstarch in a bowl and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef strips and fry until crispy and golden brown. Remove and drain excess oil.
- In the same skillet, remove excess oil leaving about a tablespoon. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and orange zest. Stir and simmer until sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the beef to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with scallions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For extra zest, add additional orange zest to taste. Serve with steamed rice for a complete meal.