Mandarin beef is a classic takeout favorite, known for its sweet and tangy flavor. This popular dish typically features tender beef stir-fried with a flavorful sauce made from mandarin oranges, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and ginger. The result is a delectable dish that combines sweet, sour, and umami flavors, perfectly complemented by tender beef and colorful vegetables. Join us as we explore the best recipes for this beloved dish, unlocking the secrets to creating an authentic and unforgettable mandarin beef experience in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
MANDARIN BEEF
Think you can't make Chinese food? Think again! This will make you look like a pro and tastes even better than take out. The flank steak is so tender it almost melts in your mouth. Make sure to prep everything first because the cooking happens in just minutes. The nutrition facts are off since the oil is used for flash frying and will be drained. From the Yang Sing restaurant in San Francisco.
Provided by cookiedog
Categories Peppers
Time 28m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cut beef across the grain into 1 inch x 1/2 inches x 1/8 inches strips. Add cornstarch and 1 tablespoon oil. Mix well and set aside.
- Seasoning sauce: Mix all seasoning ingredients together and stir again before using.
- Pour approximately 2 cups of oil into a wok and heat to 350. Add beef and stir fry for 30 seconds. Remove beef from oil and set aside. Drain hot oil from wok. Reheat wok and add 1 tablespoon of fresh oil. Add garlic, ginger, and bell peppers and stir fry for 30 seconds. Add seasoning sauce and cook for another 30 seconds before adding beef and scallions. Toss for a few seconds to heat through before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1308.8, Fat 129.3, SaturatedFat 20.8, Cholesterol 79.6, Sodium 811.3, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 8.5, Protein 23.8
MANDARIN BEEF STIR-FRY
This colorful stir-fry from Anne Drouin of Dunnville, Ontario is pretty enough to double as a centerpiece. "The crispy veggies contrast nicely with the tender beef and juicy oranges," she informs. "Even the most finicky eaters in our family can't resist it."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients; remove half and set aside. Add beef to remaining marinade; cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry vegetables in oil for 2 minutes; remove and keep warm. , Drain and discard marinade. In the same skillet, stir-fry beef until no longer pink. Add the oranges and reserved vegetables. Combine the cornstarch and reserved marinade until smooth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Fat 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42 mg cholesterol, Sodium 982 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18 g carbohydrate, Fiber 2 g fiber, Protein 22 g protein.
MANDARIN BEEF SKILLET
I've served this recipe with great success at many community gatherings. It's also a favorite of the family. Everyone likes its savory sweet flavor.-Elaine Healy, Gobles, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Drain the oranges, reserving syrup. Add syrup to the meat mixture; set oranges aside. Stir in 1 cup of water, soy sauce and ginger. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. , Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; stir into meat mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the celery, pepper, water chestnuts and mushrooms. Cover and cook over low heat for 5-7 minutes or until heated through. Serve over rice. Garnish with the oranges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 757mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
MANDARIN BEEF
This is an easy beef and bell pepper dish that tastes like Chinese Restaurant faire. I got this out of a cookbook that was so worn from use, that it fell apart. I serve this with steamed rice and homemade wonton soup. I never have any leftovers.
Provided by Dorichan
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Thinly slice beef. Toss beef, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, the cornstarch, salt, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, the sugar and white pepper in bowl. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes. Cut green onions into 2-inch pieces. Cut green pepper into 1/8-inch strips.
- Heat wok or skillet over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Add beef, ginger root and garlic; stir-fry until beef is brown, about 3 minutes. Add green pepper, carrot and chili paste; stir-fry 1 minute. Stir in green onions and 1 tablespoon soy sauce; cook and stir 30 seconds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1184.3, Fat 121.1, SaturatedFat 46.4, Cholesterol 149.8, Sodium 1287.1, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 3.9, Protein 14.3
PINEAPPLE, BEEF AND MANDARIN SALAD
Make and share this Pineapple, Beef and Mandarin Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ImPat
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 2 light meals, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- To make the salsa, in a medium bowl combine the pineapple, mandarin segments, capsicum, lime juice and 1 teaspoon oil, set aside.
- Sprinkle steak seasoning over the steak.
- Heat the remaining oil in a medium, non-stick frying pan on medium-high.
- Add the steak and cook for 2 minutes each side or until just cooked to your liking, this could also depend on the thickness of your steak.
- Transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Divide the salad leaves among the serving plates.
- Thinly slice the steak across the grain and divide between the the 2 plates with salad leaves and then top with the salsa and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 583.8, Fat 38.4, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 100.5, Sodium 84.2, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 23.2, Protein 30.5
MANDARIN BEEF BUNS
I've done a few variations since first making these.... cheeseburger, BBQ chicken, pizza, ham & cheese, taco and I even did a spaghetti one. (Ever since I was a kid, I've taken bread, piled my spaghetti on it & folded it in half to make a sandwich!) MAKE-AHEAD TIP: Prepare and cook buns as directed. Cool for 30 minutes; wrap...
Provided by S I
Categories Other Breads
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. For filling, in a large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add beef and red pepper; cook for 3 minutes. Add bok choy or other cabbage, ginger root, and orange peel; cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until bok choy is wilted. Stir in onions and hoisin sauce; remove from heat. Cool.
- 2. Meanwhile, prepare the hot roll mix according to package directions. Divide the dough into 24 portions. Roll each portion into a ball. On a lightly floured surface roll or pat each ball into a 3 ½ inch circle.
- 3. For each bun, place about 1 tablespoon of the filling in center of a circle. Moisten edges of dough with water and bring up around filling, pinching the edges together to seal.
- 4. Arrange the filled buns, seam sides down, on 2 lightly greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes. Brush with beaten egg; sprinkle with sesame seed. Bake in a 375°F. oven about 15 minutes or until golden.
MANDARIN BEEF
Make and share this Mandarin Beef recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sueie
Categories Meat
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut beef into thin strips.
- Mix egg white, cornstarch, 1 teaspoon soy sauce and sugar in a bowl.
- Let stand for 10 minutes.
- Spray wok with cooking spray and heat over medium high heat until cooking spray starts to bubble.
- Add oil, rotate wok to coat with oil.
- Add beef, stir-fry 3- 4 minutes or until brown.
- Add carrots, capsicum, garlic and ginger, stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Stir in chile puree, 1 teaspoon soy sauce and shallos, cook and stir 30 seconds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 62.8, Sodium 256.6, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.9, Protein 19.5
MANDARIN BEEF STIR-FRY
I love this with the hot rice...
Provided by Sharon Johnson
Categories Beef
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients; remove half and set aside. Add beef to remaining marinade; cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes. In large skillet or wok, stir fry vegs in oil for 2 minutes; remove and keep warm. Drain and discard the marinade. In the same skillet, stir fry the beef till no longer pink. Add the oranges and reserved vegs. Combine the cornstarch and reserved marinade until smooth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over hot rice.
Tips:
- To make the beef extra tender, marinate it in the soy sauce, cornstarch, and water mixture for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Use a large skillet or wok to cook the beef so that it has plenty of room to brown.
- Cook the beef over high heat, stirring constantly, until it is browned and cooked through.
- Add the mandarin oranges, juice, and sauce to the beef and cook for a few minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
- Serve the mandarin beef over rice or noodles.
Conclusion:
Mandarin beef is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover beef. The beef is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy. Serve it over rice or noodles, and you have a complete meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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