Description
Enjoy restaurant-style Crispy Orange Beef at home! This recipe features tender beef strips coated in a crispy batter, then tossed in a vibrant, sweet, and citrusy orange sauce. It’s the perfect way to satisfy your takeout cravings with a delicious homemade touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cornstarch, for coating
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- For the Sauce:
- 1 cup orange juice, fresh squeezed preferred
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch, mixed with 1 tablespoon water (slurry)
- Orange zest, for garnish (optional)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the beef: In a bowl, combine the thinly sliced beef with the beaten egg, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- In a separate shallow dish, mix the cornstarch and flour. Dredge each slice of beef in the cornstarch mixture, ensuring a light, even coating.
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry the beef in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain.
- Prepare the orange sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine the orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey or brown sugar, grated ginger, and minced garlic.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Whisk in the cornstarch slurry and continue to cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the crispy fried beef to the thickened sauce. Toss gently to coat each piece evenly.
- Serve immediately, garnished with orange zest and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- For extra crispy beef, ensure the oil is hot enough before frying.
- Adjust the sweetness and tanginess of the sauce by adding more honey or rice vinegar to your preference.
- You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a little heat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying and Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 450-550 (will vary based on ingredients and portion size)
- Sugar: Approx. 20-30g
- Sodium: Approx. 800-1200mg
- Fat: Approx. 20-30g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 5-8g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 15-20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 40-50g
- Fiber: Approx. 2-4g
- Protein: Approx. 30-40g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 100-150mg