How to Make Spicy Orange Zest Beef - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spicy Orange Zest Beef is a flavorful and aromatic dish that will tantalize your taste buds with its combination of bold spices and zesty citrus flavors. This recipe is perfect for those who love a little heat in their meals, as the spicy orange zest marinade really brings the flavor to life.

With a perfect balance of savory and tangy flavors, this dish is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe repertoire. The tender beef is marinated in a mixture of fragrant spices, vibrant ora...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • 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

    267 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 58mg
    • Sodium: 888mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 467mg