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Spicy Orange Zest Beef

Spicy Orange Zest Beef

Cost $15, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 60 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Meat

    • 🥩 1 pound beef tenderloin, cut into 1/2 inch strips

  • Liquids and Seasonings

    • 🍊 1/4 cup orange juice
    • 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon hot chili paste (such as sambal oelek)
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 💧 1/4 cup water
    • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

  • Others

    • 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

STEPS

1

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.

2

Strain beef in a colander set over a large bowl, allowing beef to drain thoroughly, about 5 minutes. Reserve marinade.

3

Stir water and cornstarch into the bowl of marinade. Whisk until cornstarch is dissolved, set aside.

4

Spray skillet with cooking spray and place over high heat. Cook beef for 1 minute without stirring; cook and stir for an additional minute.

5

Stir in light parts of green onion and orange zest; cook for 30 seconds.

6

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.

7

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

267

Calories

  • 19
    Protein
  • 17
    Carbs
  • 14
    Fats

💡 Marinating the beef longer will enhance the flavor.Use a high-quality beef tenderloin for best results.You can adjust the chili paste quantity to control the spiciness.