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

Orange Peel Beef is a delicious and flavorful Chinese dish that is sure to become a favorite in your household. This dish features tender strips of beef that are stir-fried with aromatic orange peel and a savory, sweet, and tangy sauce. The combination of the orange flavor with the tender beef creates a beautifully balanced and tantalizing flavor profile that will have your taste buds dancing.

Orange Peel Beef is a popular dish in Chinese cuisine and is often found on the menu at many ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds beef top sirloin, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 tablespoon finely shredded orange zest
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Combine beef, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and baking soda in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate, 1 to 3 hours.
  • Heat peanut oil in a wok or large, nonstick skillet over high heat. Stir in garlic, ginger, orange zest, and red pepper flakes, and cook until garlic begins to brown, 20 to 30 seconds. Add beef; cook and stir until beef begins to brown and crisp, about 5 minutes. Whisk together 1 tablespoon soy sauce, orange juice concentrate, rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a small bowl. Stir into beef, and cook until sauce has thickened and turned clear, about 30 seconds.
  • Nutrition

    189 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 39mg
    • Sodium: 326mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 23mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 331mg