Description
Sticky Orange Beef is a delicious and flavorful dish made with tender beef strips coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak (or sirloin, chicken breast)
- 1 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- Zest of 1 orange
- ¼ cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- Optional Garnishes: Sliced green onions, Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Slice flank steak against the grain into thin strips.
- Make the Sauce: Whisk together orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
- Thicken the Sauce: Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then set aside.
- Cook the Beef: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, add beef, and cook until browned.
- Combine and Thicken: Return beef to the skillet, pour in the sauce, and simmer until thickened.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with green onions and sesame seeds, serve over rice or noodles.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Maple syrup can be used as a substitute for honey for a vegan dish.
- Top with sliced green onions for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg