Crispy Orange Beef Recipe
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Crispy Orange Beef

By: BEC  
"A delicious crispy and sweet, yet mildly spiced beef stir-fry recipe served with steamed rice and broccoli."

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What to Drink?

Wine Zinfandel
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds beef top sirloin, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest
  • 3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 8 broccoli florets, lightly steamed or blanched
  • 2 cups oil for frying

Directions

  1. Lay beef strips out in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Allow to dry in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, rice vinegar, orange juice concentrate, salt and soy sauce. Set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, combine rice and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender. Add more water at the end if necessary.
  3. Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Toss dried beef in cornstarch to coat. Fry in the hot oil in small batches until crispy and golden brown; set aside. Drain all of the oil from the wok except about 1 tablespoon.
  4. Add orange zest, ginger and garlic to the remaining oil, and cook briefly until fragrant. Add the soy sauce mixture to the wok, bring to a boil, and cook until thick and syrupy, about 5 minutes. Add beef, and heat through, stirring to coat. Serve immediately over steamed rice, and garnish with broccoli.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 507 | Total Fat: 18.7g | Cholesterol: 61mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2009 by lindsey0122 
I thought this was very good. but to the others out there criticizing recipes on this site,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2009 by GIGI637 
The sauce gets 10 stars! Double it! It is amazing, just like the local take out place, even... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by RMRPBUTT 
Sauce is what makes it great. Like others, we altered it by: using 1/3 cup orange juice... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2007 by Ron 
I'd have to say that this was the closest you could get to 'authentic' Chinese restaurant... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2004 by MINGMING 
I made this dish for my mom's birthday and it was a hit. I made a few changes that were simple... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2008 by Kangal Gal Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Turned out fantastic. I did as others suggested and doubled the sauce while cutting the sugar... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2004 by NATALIESHD 
This recipe got mixed reviews in my household as well. My fiance loved it, but I only thought... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2005 by JJCOLLUM 
This is a very good recipe. The first time I felt the beef was very bland, but once it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2005 by PEABODYDOG 
This was quite good. Very quick and easy to prepare. It helps to partially freeze the beef... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2005 by Mrs_Mike Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I added only 1 TBS of ginger, and this was delicous! My husband enjoyed it too. As other's... MORE

 
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