Crispy Orange Beef Recipe
A delicious and easy crispy orange beef recipe that is great on its own or paired with the perfect side dish.
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds stir fry beef
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 4 cups peanut or canola oil
Sauce
- 1 orange
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 Tablespoons molasses
- 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Combine beef strips and 1 Tbsp soy sauce in a large bowl. Toss to combine. Combine cornstarch with salt and pepper and then coat beef strips evenly.1 1/2 pounds stir fry beef, 1 Tablespoon soy sauce, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Place wire race inside of baking sheet. Put coated beef strips on the wire rack and place in freezer for 30 minutes.
- While beef is in the freezer, combine zest from orange, 1/2 cup orange juice, 2 Tbsp soy sauce, molasses, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and crush red pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk to combine. Set aside.1 orange, 2 Tablespoons soy sauce, 3 Tablespoons molasses, 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 3 cloves garlic, 2 teaspoons grated ginger, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Heat oil in heavy bottom pot over medium high heat. Once hot (approximately 375 degrees), add 1/3 of beef strips. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and place on paper towels. Working in batches, repeat with remaining beef strips.4 cups peanut or canola oil
- Add sauce to large skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and serve over cooked beef.