Crispy Orange Beef

Skip the takeout and make this irresistible crispy orange beef at home! Tender sirloin gets coated in a golden cornstarch crust, then tossed in a sweet and tangy orange glaze that's absolutely addictive. Ready in under an hour with simple pantry ingredients, this dish delivers all the flavors you crave with a satisfying crunch in every bite.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese

Keyword: Beef

Prep Time: 45

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 1

Servings:

Calories: 385kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Beef:

1.5 lbs sirloin or flank steak sliced thin against grain
3 tbsp soy sauce
6 tbsp cornstarch

For the Orange Sauce:

1 orange zest and juice
2 –3 tbsp orange marmalade
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar

For Cooking and Garnish:

1 –2 tbsp oil
Sesame seeds for garnish
Green onion for garnish

Instructions

Marinate beef in soy sauce, cornstarch, and half the orange juice for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Whisk together remaining orange juice, orange zest, marmalade, brown sugar, and rice wine vinegar for sauce. Set aside.
Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
Fry marinated beef until golden brown and crispy on all sides. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Pour sauce into the same pan and simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Add crispy beef back to pan and toss to coat well with sauce.
Serve immediately over rice and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onion.

Notes

Don't skip marinating time as it tenderizes the meat and helps the coating stick better

Use high heat when frying to achieve maximum crispiness

Slice beef very thin against the grain for tender results

Fresh orange juice works best, but bottled can be substituted in a pinch

Apple cider vinegar can replace rice wine vinegar if needed

For extra heat, add red pepper flakes to the sauce

Recipe can be doubled easily for larger families

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