Orange Beef
Better-than-takeout spicy orange beef with crispy skirt steak and tender broccoli cooked in a sweet and tangy citrus stir-fry sauce.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
- 1 ½ pound (680 g) skirt steak thinly sliced into ½ inch thick and 2 inch long pieces
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch divided
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup (236 ml) orange juice freshly squeezed or store bought
- ¼ cup (55 g) light brown sugar packed
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sriracha optional
- ½ cup (118 ml) of water
- 3 heads of broccoli about 4 cups of broccoli florets, steamed for three minutes
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.1 tablespoons . vegetable oil
- Toss the beef, 2 tablespoons of the cornstarch, baking soda, salt and pepper together to combine then fry it in the pan until browned.1 ½ pound skirt steak, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 2 tablespoons . cornstarch
- Remove the beef from the pot and set aside for later.
- Wipe out any excess beef crumbles then coat the bottom of the pan in the remaining vegetable oil and let it heat.1 tablespoons . vegetable oil
- Add the orange juice, brown sugar, orange zest, vinegar and sriracha (if using) to the pan and stir to combine.1 cup orange juice, ¼ cup light brown sugar, 2 teaspoons orange zest, 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons sriracha
- Continue stirring as it cooks down for about 5 minutes.
- Stir the water and remaining cornstarch together then pour it into the pan and whisk to combine.½ cup of water, 1 tablespoons . cornstarch
- Continue simmering to allow the sauce to thicken for about 3 more minutes.
- Stir in the beef and broccoli then serve over rice and with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish.3 heads of broccoli
Notes
This orange beef can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 366 kcal | Carbohydrates: 26 g | Protein: 37 g | Fat: 13 g | Saturated Fat: 5 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 107 mg | Sodium: 1027 mg | Potassium: 648 mg | Fiber: 0.4 g | Sugar: 19 g
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