SPICY ORANGE ZEST BEEF

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This spicy orange zest beef recipe is not supposed to be Chinese food, or even Americanized Chinese take-out food. It is a lower-fat alternative while still a quick, easy, and surprisingly flavorful meal.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 2h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound beef tenderloin, cut into 1/2 inch strips
¼ cup orange juice
¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon hot chile paste (such as sambal oelek)
1 tablespoon brown sugar, or to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
cooking spray
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 bunch green onions, sliced - white parts and tops separated
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine beef, orange juice, rice vinegar, soy sauce, hot chili paste, brown sugar, and garlic in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Strain beef in a colander set over a large bowl, allowing beef to drain thoroughly, about 5 minutes. Reserve marinade.
  • Stir water and cornstarch into the bowl of marinade. Whisk until cornstarch is dissolved, set aside.
  • Spray skillet with cooking spray and place over high heat. Cook beef for 1 minute without stirring; cook and stir for an additional minute.
  • Stir in light parts of green onion and orange zest; cook for 30 seconds.
  • Stir in marinade and green onion tops; cook and stir until beef is no longer pink inside and sauce is reduced and thick, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 57.6 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 888.3 mg, Sugar 10 g

Olly Higgins
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This is a great recipe! The beef was cooked perfectly and the orange zest gave it a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


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I love this recipe! The beef is always so tender and juicy, and the orange zest gives it a really unique flavor. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Seifal Memon
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This dish was a hit with my family! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the orange zest added a nice citrusy flavor. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal.


Tavuya Tavuya
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! The beef was cooked perfectly and the orange zest gave it a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Joseph Nyize
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This is one of my favorite recipes! The beef is always so tender and flavorful, and the orange zest adds a really unique flavor. I love serving it with mashed potatoes and green beans.


Naveed ullah
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I made this dish for my dinner party last night and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about the beef and the orange zest was a perfect touch. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Jaiden Crachain
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This recipe is a winner! The beef was cooked perfectly and the orange zest gave it a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


AK Birds l0vEr
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I love this recipe! The beef is always so tender and juicy, and the orange zest gives it a really unique flavor. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


mdamin sharker
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the orange zest added a nice citrusy flavor. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a delicious meal.


Mehar Hussain
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I'm not a huge fan of beef, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I was pleasantly surprised. The beef was cooked perfectly and the orange zest added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely make this again.


peaceful Pakistan
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This recipe is a keeper! The beef was cooked to perfection and the orange zest gave it a unique and delicious flavor. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Ishaq Yousaf
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The beef was so tender and flavorful, and the orange zest really brightened up the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Qpark Jessi6
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This spicy orange zest beef is a delightful dish that tantalized my taste buds. The beef was tender and juicy, while the orange zest added a vibrant and refreshing flavor. The sauce was perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of heat and sweet