Name: Orange Beef: 5 Ways to Elevate This Flavorful Dish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: Zest from a small orange; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce; 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce; 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 3/4 pound fresh green beans, ends cut, trimmed into 2-inch pieces; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 & 1/2 pounds sirloin, sliced very thin across the grain and then into 2-inch wide pieces; 2 scallions, diced; Cooked white rice, for serving

Description

A sweet and tangy stir-fry that combines tender beef with vibrant orange flavors.

Ingredients

Zest from a small orange
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons sesame oil
3/4 pound fresh green beans, ends cut, trimmed into 2-inch pieces
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 & 1/2 pounds sirloin, sliced very thin across the grain and then into 2-inch wide pieces
2 scallions, diced
Cooked white rice, for serving

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange zest, orange juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, ginger, and cornstarch.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium-high. Add the green beans and sauté for about 4 minutes until charred and crisp-tender. With a slotted spoon, transfer them to a large bowl.
Make sure the skillet is still hot. Pat the sirloin dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper; add to the skillet, spreading the pieces out in a single layer as best you can; let cook, without stirring, for 1 minute. Give it a toss and transfer to the bowl with the green beans.
Give the orange juice mixture a quick stir to reincorporate the ingredients, then add it to the skillet; cook scraping up any brown bits, until thickened, about 2 minutes.
Add the sirloin and green beans back into the skillet, along with any accumulated juices, and the scallions; toss to coat. Serve over cooked rice and enjoy.

Notes

Adjust sweetness by altering the brown sugar amount.
Serve immediately for best texture.
Use flank steak for a different cut of beef.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stir-fry
Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 70mg