Spicy - Orange Asian Beef

Rick M
Rick M @RickM_PTC
PTC, GA.

A classic Asian stir fry dish that uses flank steak strips and is highlighted by a mild spicy-orange sauce. I use a wok; however it can be done in a pan. The key to flavor is the use of sesame oil, using fresh ingredients, and controlling the “spice” flavor as you like it.

Spicy - Orange Asian Beef

A classic Asian stir fry dish that uses flank steak strips and is highlighted by a mild spicy-orange sauce. I use a wok; however it can be done in a pan. The key to flavor is the use of sesame oil, using fresh ingredients, and controlling the “spice” flavor as you like it.

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Ingredients

2 servings
  1. 1 lb.flank steak, thinly sliced crosswise
  2. 1/4 cupcornstarch
  3. 2 Tbs.grated orange peel (divided)
  4. 3 Tbs.juiced orange
  5. 6-7 Tbs.sesame oil (divided)
  6. 1small onion, thinly sliced
  7. 1red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  8. 3 cupsbroccoli florets
  9. 2 Tsp.grated ginger
  10. 1 Tbs.minced garlic
  11. Sauce:
  12. 1/4 cuplow sodium soy sauce
  13. 1 Tbs.oyster sauce (or hoisin sauce)
  14. 1/4 cupwater
  15. 1/4 cuprice wine vinegar (or white wine vinegar or sherry)
  16. 1/3 cupbrown sugar
  17. 1/2 Tbs.red pepper flakes
  18. Garnish:
  19. 4large green onions, sliced on an angle
  20. Dashsesame seeds / Sriracha sauce (optional)
  21. 3-4 cupscooked rice

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Slice the beef (across the grain) into very thin strips. Optimal length is 2.5” [Tip: freeze the meat for 15 minutes beforehand for easier, thinner slicing]

  2. 2

    Place the strips in a bowl (or a strainer), add the cornstarch and mix this around to coat. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Grate the orange skin onto a small plate. Cut the orange in half and juice the liquid into a glass measuring cup. Add "half" of the peel to the cup.

  4. 4

    Begin cooking the rice (20 minutes). Prepare the rest of the ingredients. Put the sauce ingredients into a cup with the OJ and mix.

  5. 5

    Add oil to a heated wok (or fry pan) over medium-high heat. Sauté the vegetables (bell pepper / broccoli first) until they’re soft. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.

  6. 6

    Add a dash of oil to the pan, along with the garlic and ginger. Next add the cup of sauce ingredients. Heat for 3 minutes. Transfer back to the cup and set aside.

  7. 7

    Add more oil to the pan and stir fry the beef until it is lightly browned. For large amounts, stir fry the beef in batches.

  8. 8

    Pour the sauce (and stir-fried vegetables) back into the pan with the beef and heat this through while stirring.

  9. 9

    You can cook down the sauce further to thicken it or leave it slightly thinner as customary. Add green onions and some peel zest.

  10. 10

    Serve over a bed of rice. Top with sesame seeds and Sriracha sauce for added flavor and/or heat.

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Comments (2)

SG
SG @cook_22258178
This recipe was easy and fresh tasting as you said. I was able to use vegetables I had on hand- celery, carrot, green onion, snap peas and coleslaw mix. The sauce was nice. I used a monkfruit sweetener in place of the brown sugar. Will be making this again! Thank you so much. SG

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