Sticky Orange Beef: A Deliciously Sweet Delight!
Sticky Orange Beef is a deliciously sweet and savory dish featuring tender beef strips coated in a zesty orange sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
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: Sliced green onions
- Optional: 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 for a vegan-friendly version.
- Serve with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg