Description
This Orange Beef Stir Fry is a deliciously quick and easy dinner that combines tender strips of sirloin steak with crisp green beans, all tossed in a tangy citrusy sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s the perfect weeknight meal for those craving vibrant flavors and hearty ingredients.
Ingredients
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Zest from a small orange
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1/2 cup orange juice
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar
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2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
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2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
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2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
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2 teaspoons sesame oil
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3/4 pound fresh green beans, ends cut, trimmed into 2-inch pieces
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 1/2 pounds sirloin, sliced very thin across the grain and then into 2-inch wide pieces
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2 scallions, diced
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Cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange zest, orange juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, ginger, and cornstarch.
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Heat sesame oil over medium-high in a large nonstick skillet. Add the green beans and sauté for about 4 minutes, until they are charred and crisp-tender. Remove the green beans with a slotted spoon and transfer them to a large bowl.
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Ensure the skillet is still hot. Pat the sirloin dry with paper towels, season with salt and pepper, and add to the skillet. Spread the pieces out in a single layer and let them cook without stirring for 1 minute. Afterward, give it a toss and transfer the beef to the bowl with the green beans.
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Give the orange juice mixture a quick stir to reincorporate the ingredients, then add it to the skillet. Scrape up any brown bits from the pan and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
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Add the cooked sirloin and green beans back into the skillet along with any accumulated juices and the diced scallions. Toss everything to coat evenly.
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Serve the stir fry over cooked rice and enjoy!
Notes
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Adjust the level of chili garlic sauce to your preferred spice level.
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For extra flavor, garnish with additional scallions or sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg