Orange Beef

Orange Beef

from bellyfull.net

This Orange Beef stir fry is a fantastic quick and easy dinner where tender strips of sirloin steak and crisp green beans are cooked in a flavorful citrusy sauce. On the table in just 25 minutes.

Ingredients

  • zest from a small orange
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 3/4 pound fresh green beans (, ends cut, trimmed into 2-inch pieces)
  • salt and pepper (, to taste)
  • 1 & 1/2 pounds sirloin (sliced very thin across the grain and then into 2-inch wide pieces)
  • 2 scallions (, diced)
  • cooked white rice (, for serving)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange zest, orange juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, ginger, and cornstarch.

  2. 2

    In a large nonstick skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium-high. Add the green beans and sauté for about 4 minutes until charred and crisp-tender. With a slotted spoon, transfer them to a large bowl.

  3. 3

    Make sure the skillet is still hot. Pat the sirloin dry with paper towels and season with a bit of salt and pepper; add to the skillet, spreading the pieces out in a single layer as best you can; let cook, without stirring, for 1 minute. Give it a toss and transfer to the bowl with the green beans.

  4. 4

    Give the orange juice mixture a quick stir to reincorporate the ingredients, then add it to the skillet; cook scraping up any brown bits, until thickened, about 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add the sirloin and green beans back into the skillet, along with any accumulated juices, and the scallions; toss to coat. Serve over cooked rice and enjoy.