How to Make Crispy Orange Beef - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something irresistible about the combination of crispy, savory beef and tangy, citrusy orange flavor. If you're a fan of Chinese takeout, you've likely come across Crispy Orange Beef on the menu at some point. This dish is a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory flavors that will have your taste buds dancing with joy.

Traditionally, Crispy Orange Beef is made by coating thinly sliced beef in a light batter and deep-frying it until it's perfectly crispy. Then, it's tossed ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds beef top sirloin, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • ⅓ cup rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups oil for frying
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
  • 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest
  • 8 broccoli florets, lightly steamed or blanched

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Lay beef in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Allow to dry in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring water and rice to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Mix together sugar, rice vinegar, orange juice concentrate, soy sauce, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Toss dried beef in cornstarch to coat. Fry coated beef in hot oil in small batches until crispy and golden brown; set aside. Drain oil from the wok, leaving about 1 tablespoon.
  • Add ginger, garlic, and orange zest to remaining oil in wok. Cook and stir briefly until fragrant. Pour in soy sauce mixture; bring to a boil and cook until thick and syrupy, about 5 minutes. Stir in fried beef and cook until heated through. Serve hot over steamed rice and garnish with broccoli.
  • Nutrition

    507 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 61mg
    • Sodium: 651mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 59g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 189mg
    • Calcium: 122mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 983mg